Keeping your skin’s moisture intact is one of the most important things you can do to help control your eczema.
Moisturizers helps protect the outermost layer of skin known as the stratum corneum or skin barrier. People living with eczema have a damaged skin barrier, which makes their skin more sensitive to irritants, allergens, bacteria and other invaders. A damaged skin barrier also make it harder for the skin to retain water, leading to chronic dry, itchy skin, which can cause eczema to flare or get worse.
Wind, low humidity, cold temperatures, harsh soaps and prolonged exposure to water, all lead to dry skin. So, it’s important to understand how and when to properly moisturize and which products are best to use when you have eczema.
Some things to remember when moisturizing:
- If you use a prescription topical medication, apply it as directed, before you moisturize.
- Apply a thick layer of moisturizer all
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