What Should I Do When I Have A Wash, Bath Or Shower? Treat Eczema Part 7 – 2


In some eczemas, for example atopic dermatitis, a daily emollient bath is essential for cleansing and moisturising your skin (your doctor will advice you on whether you should do this). Bathing cleans your skin and makes it more comfortable by removing dead skin cells and reducing the number of bacteria. Make sure the bath water is warm rather than hot.

Cosmetic bathing products may be irritating and may make your eczema worse. If your eczema is infected, bath oils with antiseptics are helpful to some people. Remember to use these for short time only and then return to using plain bath oils.

Soap is very drying to the skin and if you have eczema it is better to use a soap substitute to prevent drying and irritation -your doctor can advice you on how to apply your soap substitute. They can take a while to get used to but work just as well as soap.

If you have eczema on your hands, get into the habit of using your soap substitute for hand washing. It might be helpful for you to keep a pump dispenser by each household sink and take a small tube or pot to school or work.

After washing or bathing, your skin will be more delicate and may be slightly red. This is to be expected. Remember to treat your skin gently when drying. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel (never a rough one), and then moisturize.

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