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  • Cleanliness and Atopic Eczema

    Cleanliness and Atopic Eczema

    Does bathing frequency matter with atopic eczema? A recent thoughtful review highlights a lack of agreement. Because unprotected contact with water can lead to dry skin and an impairment of the epidermal barrier, infrequent bathing – less than once a day – may be recommended. However the result can then be relatively poor control of…