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Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Eczema Symptoms

Lifestyle changes can’t cure atopic dermatitis (eczema), but they can help lower the risk of flares and prevent infections.

Lauren Smith, MAPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Written by Lauren Smith, MA, Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Updated on December 22, 2025
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH | December 19, 2025

Some people can manage eczema with lifestyle changes (including an eczema-friendly skincare routine) alone. Even if you are taking a prescribed treatment for eczema, lifestyle changes can help reduce flares and skin infections. In this video, learn the recommended habits to help manage symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Marisa Taylor Karas
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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, is a medical editor at GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified pediatrician with more than a decade of experience in academic medicine.
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