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Tips for Dry Skin
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Julie Block posted:
? Take at least one bath or shower per day. Use warm, not hot, water for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Avoid scrubbing your skin with a washcloth.
? Use a gentle cleansing bar or wash, no soap.
? While your skin is still wet (within 3 minutes of taking a bath or shower), liberally apply a moisturizer. This will seal in the water and make the skin less dry and itchy.
? Be sure to apply any special skin medications to areas affected with eczema before moisturizing.
? Be sure to apply moisturizer on all areas of your skin whether it has or has not been treated with medication. Specific occlusives or moisturizers may be individually recommended for you. Moisturizers are available in many forms. Creams and ointments are more beneficial than lotions.
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0 Replies |Report This| Share this:Tips for Dry Skin? Take at least one bath or shower per day. Use warm, not hot, water for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Avoid scrubbing your skin with a washcloth.<br />? Use a gentle cleansing bar or wash, no soap. <br />? While your skin is still wet (within 3 minutes of taking a bath or shower), liberally apply a moisturizer. This will seal in the water and make the skin less dry and itchy. <br />? Be sure to apply any special skin medications to areas affected with eczema before moisturizing. <br />? Be sure to apply moisturizer on all areas of your skin whether it has or has not been treated with medication. Specific occlusives or moisturizers may be individually recommended for you. Moisturizers are available in many forms. <b>Creams and ointments are more beneficial than lotions. </b>
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