The Best Products To Treat Eczema This Winter, According To Dermatologists – HuffPost

If you or someone you know has been a victim of eczema (atopic dermatitis), aka itchy, red and inflamed patches of skin and one of the most annoying and stubborn skin conditions around, then keep reading because we might have some relief for you.

Joshua Zeichner, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist, previously spoke to HuffPost about what is really going on when these unwelcome rough spots crop up. With eczema, the skin barrier is not working as well as it should be, resulting in loss of hydration and disruptions in the outer skin layer, Zeichner said.

Often brought on by colder weather, stress, genetics or contact with irritants, eczema is caused by a deficiency in one of the proteins that makes up the top layer of the skin. When theres a mutation in the proteins that holds the cells of the top layer together, the cells start falling apart, and the skin cant act as a protective barrier, Julie Russak, a board certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology also previously told HuffPost.

According to pediatric nurse practitioner Sam Casselman, this means that when looking for products to help with your eczema symptoms, formulations that help prevent moisture loss and repair the skins barrier may be able to help.

In general, you want to choose a product that has very few ingredients in it and ideally one that contains ceramides. Those are the proteins which repair the skin barrier and relieve dry skin, so use that moisturizer as often as possible. For more severe dry skin, get a thicker alternative with a petrolatum base, Casselman said.

You can read more in depth about what Casselman and our other experts had to say about eczema. But below, check out a list of cleansers, creams, detergents and more, put together with the help of these dermatologists, as well as The National Eczema Association.

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A rich cream that contains an essential ingredient for healing eczema

Get it from Amazon for $16.08.

A large room humidifier to maintain moisture levels in the air

The Miro humidifier takes a reassuringly sanitary approach with its easy-to-clean modular design that can be disassembled so you can reach every area that water has touched. The BPA-free, food-grade plastic adds to the safety of this fourth-generation model. It powerfully emits enough atomized mist to fill a 600-square-foot room and features an automatic shutoff feature.

Get it from Amazon for $139.

A skin protectant that, after all these years, is still a dermatologist favorite

This classic protective balm works by preventing moisture loss from the skin, giving eczema an opportunity to heal. This economical pack contains two 13-ounce containers.

Get it from Amazon for $9.76 (pack of two).

A hand soap that's free from ingredients that can cause contact dermatitis

Get it from Pipette for $5.

A sunscreen that won't make eczema worse

Get it from Amazon for $14.62.

A gentle body wash that won't strip the skin

This unscented and sulfate-free body wash is also PH-balanced to prevent any disruption to the skin's microbiome.

Get it from Target for $6.99.

A facial moisturizer that can help repair the skin's barrier

Get it from Sephora for $38.

A shampoo and conditioner that can soothe an itchy, flaky scalp

Get the pair from Amazon for $35.25.

A relaxing way to soothe irritated skin

Get it from Amazon for $9.42.

A long-lasting cream that can relieve itch and inflammation

This Cerave anti-itch cream uses 1% hydrocortisone, an essential ceramide complex and niacinamide to help ease redness and strengthen the skin's barrier function.

Get it from Amazon for $8.16.

A laundry detergent that won't cause an eczema flareup

This hypoallergenic and dye-free liquid detergent excludes potential skin irritants and is compatible with all washing machines and temperatures.

Get it from Target for $8.79.

A nourishing body cleanser filled with skin-loving oils

Get it from Glossier for $18.

A hand cream that can address five symptoms of eczema

Get it from Target for $3.99.

A simple ingredient baby wipe that you can use anywhere

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