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Ointments Ointments are usually the first choice for eczema treatment. They have the highest oil content of all the products (followed by creams and then lotions), so they don’t generally burn when they’re applied to sensitive skin and are very good at sealing in moisture. Creams... These are second to ointments in the amount of oil they contain and are also very good at sealing in moisture. Because they contain less oil, they are also less greasy to the touch. Lotions These contain the least amount of oil. Because they are primarily made of water, lotions evaporate quickly and may contain preservatives that burn when applied to skin that’s scratched or broken. Wet wraps Wet wrap therapy is used for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Wet wraps help skin moist and improve the effectiveness of moisturizers. They also have a cooling anti-itch effect.

Why is it so important to moisturize after a bath or shower? Water is an effective way to put moisture back into the skin, but only if you use lukewarm (not hot) water, avoid scrubbing and apply a moisturizer within three minutes after bathing or showering. This last step very important if you don’t moisturize immediately afterward, the moisture your skin needs will evaporate.

All moisturizers are not created equal! Get the list of moisturizers, cleansers and hair care products that earned our Seal of Acceptance Moisturize within three minutes after bathing or showering... Understand the difference between fragrance free and unscented moisturizers and which can irritate your eczema.

Eczema and Exercise The challenge of enjoying exercise without making your eczema worse can be a delicate balancing act. -DRINK PLENTY OF WATER BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER EXERCISE... -CAREFULLY CONSIDER YOUR CLOTHING OPTIONS -RESPOND TO YOUR ECZEMA DURING EXERCISE -KEEP COOL -MOISTURIZE BEFORE AND AFTER EXERCISE @sgsnatural -JUST SAY NO TO HOT SHOWERS AND BATHS See more

Sunlight For Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Emollients and topical steroids form the basis of treatment, but response is often incomplete. Patients with atopic eczema often report improvement after sun exposure, and results from a series of studies suggest that ultraviolet B, ultraviolet A, and combined UVA-UVB are effective treatments.... goo.gl/o48sKk