Skin Care Tips for people having Eczema

Posted by Dr Sumit Sethi on February 7th, 2020

Bathing Tips

• avoid bathing in hot water. Prefer lukewarm water.
• Limit bath time to 5 -10 minutes maximum
• Use mild, fragrance-free moisturizing cleansers with bath oils.

Moisturization tips

• After bathing, gently pat the skin dry with a towel and apply moisturizer to the damp skin
• Apply moisturizer at least once daily or more often if required
• Apply moisturizer all over the body
• Prefer fragrance-free moisturizers

Skin care tips

• Moisturize twice daily to prevent skin dryness and cracking
• Keep fingernails short and smooth to lessen the likelihood of scratching
• Temperature and humidity levels should be kept comfortable. Avoid extreme weather conditions

Laundry tips

• Use enough water for adequate rinsing of detergents
• Wash new clothes before wearing

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