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Many people experience dry or itchy skin at some point in their lives.
Some people refer to it as “alligator skin.”
Every patient has different triggers that can make it worse.Flare-upsare common and unpredictable.
Since there’s no cure for atopic dermatitis, your best defense against flare-ups is a steady skin-care routine.
Dermatologists suggeststaying hydrated, moisturizing regularly, avoiding irritating chemicals or fabrics, and applying medicated creams or ointments.
It’s all about finding something that moisturizes and protects without causing the rash to get even worse.
That’s why we’ve asked women who have eczema to share their holy grail products.
Keep in mind, while these products work for them, you might not get the same results.
The itch almost instantly goes away for a few hours.
It also coats your skin with a barrier.
Honey also has a cooling effect on the skin, and my particular eczema is hot to the touch.
The cooling action of honey is magical for me."
Ive been using Dream Cream for three years now, and I’ll never use another moisturizer.
This specific lotion is super rich, cooling, and protective to the skin.
I particularly love lathering it on before bed because I genuinely think it soothes theintolerable itchat night."
Ive been using this facial cream for nearly a year now, and I love it for numerous reasons.
By the end of the day my skin is definitely less dry compared to when I use other dailymoisturizers.
It has had a significant effect on my tiny scars left from eczema and infections.
It’s a cream Ill recommend to no end."
Sometimes if I want a lighter software, I mix it with my moisturizer."
it’s possible for you to melt it inyour bath, or use it as an ointment.
I love it because it cleans while maintaining moisture and doesnt leave your skin feeling dry.
I love that its gentle.
Its been a life saver withmy handsrecently, which have cuts on them.
This product allows me to wash my hands without too much pain."
Having severe eczema meansconstant dry skin.
This product can be applied immediately after the shower and locks in a ton of moisture.
Just be carefulit’s oily, so don’t put your clothes on immediately after tool!
Showers are painful during a flare (water in open sores is never fun!
), but this product is gentle and never burns."
These were my favorite, since they could be wrapped around my legs and arms easily."
Imani Cannon
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