The Five Best Eczema Creams

1. TriDerma Eczema Fast Healing Cream

The powerful cream included in this home treatment is great for providing relief from red, irritated, dry, and cracked skin. Its active ingredients are allantoin (0.5%) and colloidal oatmeal (1.5%) and contain natural botanicals such as AP4 genuine virgin organic aloe.

2. 3M Cavilon Extra Dry Skin Cream

This treatment offers a pH-balanced, lipid-rich formula for 24 hours of relief from rough, cracked, or scaly skin. Perfect for eczema throughout your body, the nongreasy cream rubs in easily and is hypoallergenic while being free from latex.

DOs and DON'Ts in Managing Eczema

As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! A few small and simple skincare Dos and Don’ts can help keep eczema away. Some preventive measures include:

• Moisturize twice a day
• Identify/avoid possible causes of eczema
• Take shorter and cooler showers/baths
• Use gentler soaps
• Pat dry instead of wiping

Another option is a bleach bath. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends these baths to prevent flare ups. Adding ½ cup of household bleach (not concentrated) to a 40-gallon bathtub filled with warm water should do the trick.

Yes, these are over-the-counter treatments that can be done at home. It is important to realize when to see a doctor though. Seek immediate medical attention if the rash looks infected or there is fever, especially in a child. You should see your doctor when:

• The eczema is so uncomfortable it affects sleep or daily activities
• Symptoms persist with home remedies
• There is skin infection (red streaks, puss, or yellow scabs)

Eczema varies from case to case. It can range from mild to extremely severe. Being proactive and diligent with preventive measures, such as skin moisturizing, will go a long way in preventing eczema or minimizing its severity and impact. 

 

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