Tag: Soap
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Topical Tip #2: Soap Substitutes
With atopic eczema, washing the skin with soap and water can leave it dry and itchy Soap and water are unfriendly for atopic skin. Conventional washing removes natural oil from the skin, leaving it relatively porous, or “leaky”. The skin can then rapidly dry out, as water is more able to escape out through the surface…
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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…