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Eczema Aggravated by Cleansers

I have Eczema on my face that seems aggravated by cleansers. Do I still need to use a cleanser or is plain water okay?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by jack in jax in jacksonville, florida
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Eczema aggravated by cleansers.

Plain water to cleanse eczema-prone skin is fine; however, maybe you have not yet found the right cleanser that will not irritate your skin. I like Aveeno products generally for eczema-prone skin. If you have not tried the Aveeno Gentle Cleanser, I would consider that one. Alternatively, Dermalogica makes an Ultra Calming Cleanser that is also free of irritating fragrances and colors. Regardless, you should apply a moisturizer immediately after cleansing the face (consider Aveeno... more
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