3. If you find a moisturizer that works, use it consistently — or at least two times a day.
When you find a moisturizer that works for you, USE IT CONSISTENTLY. I used to only moisturize sometimes, which didn't do much. Now I moisturize when I wake up in the morning and after taking a shower at night with a moisturizing cream specifically for eczema. My skin is so much softer now."
"We advise patients to moisturize at least two times a day, or more if needed," Davis says.
4. When you need something more heavy duty than lotion, slather on products like Aquaphor healing ointment.
"Aquaphor healing ointment is my go to! I’ve suffered eczema since I was a baby. This product is super moisturizing and really helps."
"At this point I've given up on lotion. I coat up with Vaseline before bed and apply some to flares during the day. Keeps my skin moisturized, though I have to be careful with the Vaseline on flares on my face."
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