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Moisturiser
Creams, ointments and lotions applied to dry skin.
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- Emollients and moisturisers for eczema (Cochrane review, 2017) subject of the review Scholarship & press 1
- American Academy of Dermatology guidance on eczema skin care subject of the guidance Primary record 23
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Emollients and moisturisers for eczema (Cochrane review abstract), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6 Feb 2017.
Scholarship & press
We included 77 studies (6603 participants, mean age: 18.6 years, mean duration: 6.7 weeks).
fewer flares (six studies, 607 participants, RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.62; moderate-quality evidence)
We did not find reliable evidence that one moisturiser is better than another.
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How to reduce eczema flares with moisturizer, American Academy of Dermatology.
Primary record
Applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer immediately after a bath — and as often as your dermatologist recommends — is one of the best treatments for dry, itchy skin.
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Eczema: Tips to help your child feel better, American Academy of Dermatology.
Primary record
consider petroleum jelly — an inexpensive, fragrance-free product that works well for many children.
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