E45 Daily Hand Cream 50 ml – E45 Hand Cream for Very Dry Hands - Hand Moisturiser for Dry Skin and Sensitive Skin - Non-Greasy Hand Repair Cream for Soft and Supple Hands - Fast Absorption Formula

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Emollient soap substitutes that are used instead of normal soap in the bath or shower are not usually available on the NHS. How to get emollients You might find you only ever have one bout of dyshidrotic eczema in your life, though most people find it is a long-term problem with recurrent bouts. Discoid eczema (nummular eczema) The emollient should be applied as soon as you have patted your skin dry to make sure it's properly absorbed. Skin reactions Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture.

It's especially important to regularly apply an emollient to your hands and face, as they're exposed to the elements more than any other part of your body. Exercise regularly – if sweat triggers your eczema, remove sweaty clothes as soon as possible afterwards and showerWhat you might not realise is there are many different types of eczema that can affect different body parts. The good news is that eczema is not contagious, but you may have times when it is worse than others – this is known as a flare-up. Seborrhoeic eczema can affect people of any age, though in children you probably know it better as ‘cradle cap’. Around 4% of the population have seborrhoeic eczema, with dandruff affecting up to half of all adults. It’s more common in men, particularly those around 30 years old. For women, the peak time of developing the condition it is around 40 years of age. If you have another skin condition called psoriasis, you may find you also have seborrhoeic eczema at the same time. Varicose eczema (stasis, venous or gravitational eczema) Itchiness is a common eczema symptom, so finding a way to manage this itch is important. In fact, some emollients contain extra ingredients to help control itchiness. Ingredients such as oatmeal have anti-itch properties, or lauromacrogols, which relieve itch through a local anaesthetic action. There is no single known cause for atopic eczema, which is also known as atopic dermatitis. This long-term inflammatory skin condition is often genetic, with around half of cases linked to a specific gene. It can also be caused by your immune system or can be triggered and made worse by factors in our environment like extreme temperatures, soap, detergent, pollen, animal dander, house-dust mites and rough clothing.

They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions As regular soaps and cleansers can irritate the skin and cause dryness, it’s also important to consider washing with an emollient too. There are special emollients that can be used for washing just as you would use soap, or you can apply your leave-on emollient as a soap substitute. Be prepared though – while emollient soap substitutes clean effectively, they don’t lather up like regular soap. You can also add emollients to your bath. SteroidsEveryday soaps, shampoos and shower gels usually dry out the skin and can make skin conditions like eczema worse. If you're using a steroid cream or another treatment for your skin condition, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using an emollient and using the other treatment. Ask a doctor which one to use first. Stress is a trigger for 9 out of 10 people with eczema. In response to fear or stress, your body produces cortisol which is released from the adrenal glands as part of the fight-or-flight response. This dampens the immune system and can cause an inflammatory reaction in our skin. Certain activities, such as gardening, can irritate the skin. It may help to apply an emollient before doing these. Emollients are best applied after washing your hands, taking a bath or showering because this is when the skin most needs moisture.