Moisturizers

Moisturizers, sometimes called emollients, are mixtures of oils, fats, and water, which help to restore the oil and moisture content of the skin. Using moisturizers regularly on your child's skin is the most important thing you can do to manage eczema. Moisturizers are available over-the-counter or on prescription from your pharmacy in the form of creams, ointments, soap substitutes, and lotions. Use moisturizers as often as you can, especially after bathing or showering.

 

Creams vs. lotions vs. ointments

  • Emollients = moisturizers
  • Moisturizers = oil and water combination
  • Creams = water + oil
  • Lotions = watery creams that can contain skin irritants
  • Ointments = oil

 

  • What Are The Odds?

    What Are The Odds?

    • 40-50% of children with eczema have asthma, hay fever, or both
    • 49-75% before 6 months
    • 80-90% by 5 years old
    • 10-15% of adults
  • Eczema 'flare ups'

    Eczema 'flare ups'

    The sudden appearance of eczema, triggered by environmental, genetic, or immunologic reactions

  • Tips To Control The Itch

    Tips To Control The Itch

    • Keep your child's nails short
    • Cover hands with cotton mittens during the day and at night
    • Older children must be made to understand that scratching will only make the itch worse, not better
  • Keep Little Hands Busy

    Keep Little Hands Busy

    Distract your child from scratching by providing activities that take their mind off the itch

  • Ease Program
    Ease Program
  • For Kids
    For Kids