Use a mild soap or soap substitute that won't dry your skin. You’ll also want a good moisturizer in cream, lotion, or ointment form. Smooth it on right after a shower or bath, as well as at ...

“Severely dry skin typically calls for a thicker cream, balm, or ointment rather than a lotion because they can trap in moisture better,” she says. At $34, the Avène isn’t exactly expensive ...

Topical hydrocortisone in cream, ointment, lotion, or gel forms can help relieve swelling, itching, and skin discoloration from eczema. You can apply it directly to irritated skin. Pharmacies ...

Some research suggests that zinc supplements and topical creams that contain zinc may help relieve eczema by reducing inflammation and itchiness. However, more research is needed. Zinc is an ...