Long, hot showers may make your eczema worse. Many common shower habits can irritate or dry out the skin, which can trigger eczema symptoms. In this video, learn tips that may help manage eczema during and after showers, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City.
Dr. 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.
References
Herrero-Fernandez, M., et al. (2022). Impact of water exposure and temperature changes on skin barrier function. Journal of Clinical Medicine.
National Eczema Association. (n.d.). Eczema and bathing.
National Eczema Association. (n.d.). Lotion and moisturizer for eczema: Everything you need to know.
National Library of Medicine. (2016). Eczema.
Paula Ludmann, P. (2023). 7 dermatologists’ skin care tips that can relieve symptoms of atopic dermatitis. American Academy of Dermatology Association.
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