The Effective Use of Moisturizers

The use of moisturizers is the most important part of the successful treatment of atopic eczema

The effective use of moisturizers is the most important part of the successful treatment of atopic eczema. Clinical experience emphasizes these 5 important principles :

• Use emollient as a prevention of skin drying, rather than a treatment of dry skin
• Use a little and often for the best results
• Apply gently and quickly: no rubbing in – that’s counterproductive!
• Have moisturizer constantly available, in small, handy quantities
• Use both before and after washing, showering and bathing

Otherwise, which moisturizer to use is best decided on by trial and error: patient preference is more important than professional prescription!

The most fundamental part of treating atopic eczema successfully is the
prevention of skin drying

To quote Dr Peter Norén: “Do you use emollients when your skin feels dry?… Then it is too late!“

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Published 27/06/2012