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4 Tips to Pick an Effective Moisturizer for Eczema

Look for thicker creams or ointments that don’t contain fragrances, harsh dyes, or exfoliants.

Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Published on May 22, 2023

When you have eczema, a chronic skin condition that’s marked by rashes and dry, itchy skin, moisturizing your skin is extremely important. Regularly applying moisturizer may help you manage dry skin and ward off flares of your eczema, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City.

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Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPHDr. Ugonabo is a board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City and an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Division of Dermatology.

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