Eczema Aggravated by Cleansers
asked 3 years ago by jack in jax in jacksonville, florida
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
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Tags: cleaning, eczema
I have Eczema on my face that seems aggravated by cleansers. Do I still need to use a cleanser or is plain water okay?
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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...
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Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist