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5 best itch-relieving creams to treat eczema flare-ups

5 best itch-relieving creams to treat eczema flare-ups
5 best itch-relieving creams to treat eczema flare-ups

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It’s fair for many people to associate eczema with the dry air of winter season, but the truth is many people live with the skin condition all year round (my eczema flare-ups are at their worst during the peak of fall). So, what exactly is eczema? Also known as dermatitis, eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin’s moisture barrier that causes patches of dryness, itchiness and irritation anywhere on the skin; commonly found around the mouth, bends of arms, and backs of knees.

A weak functioning moisture barrier can allow bacteria to grow and enter the body causing bacterial infections on the skin. Atopic Dermatitis is the most common form of eczema and is closely linked with asthma and allergies and affects both children and adults, usually running in families. While eczema isn’t contagious, many people can develop eczema during adulthood from allergies or “triggers” and frequent contact with water and chemicals. “Flare-ups can be prompted by environmental elements or “triggers” such as certain soaps, clothing fabrics, deodorants, carpet fibres, dust, and others,” according to the Eczema Society of Canada.

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“Sometimes a flare-up will occur, however, with no discernible trigger. Overheating, excessive sweating, low humidity, certain foods and stress can also contribute to flare-ups. When the skin becomes irritated by any one of these irritants, it itches, causing the sufferer to scratch the affected area.”

To treat eczema, the goal is to recover the skin’s barrier with frequent moisturizing. So to help you out, we’ve gathered a list of our five favourite itch-relieving, hydrating creams and lotions to help control the itch-scratch cycle.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Lotion

Clinically proven to restore the look of smooth and healthy skin in just four weeks, this body lotion is made with a blend of nourishing vitamins A, C, and E and colloidal oatmeal to help relieve itchiness, rough patches and irritation.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Lotion
Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Lotion

Shop it: Amazon, $19

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

This tried and true moisturizing cream contains essential ceramides to replenish and restore the skin’s barrier function while keeping the skin hydrated. Not only great for treating eczema, but this cream is also designed to treat other conditions associated with skin barrier deficiencies like psoriasis and rosacea.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Shop it: Amazon, $33

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Nourishing Balm

Best for relieving itchiness, this body moisturizer biologically strengthens the skin’s barrier to protect it from irritants and keeps the water in the upper layer of skin from evaporating into the environment.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Nourishing Balm
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Nourishing Balm

Shop it: Amazon, $20

A-Derma Exomega Control Lotion

Great for the body and face, this lotion was formulated to space out the cycle of eczema flare-ups. Even for an emollient lotion, its fluid texture is designed for moderately dry skin and light enough for comfort during warmer seasons.

A-Derma Exomega Control Lotion
A-Derma Exomega Control Lotion

Shop it: beautyBOUTIQUE, $33

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+

For extremely dry skin and itchy skin, this paraben- and fragrance-free balm restores the skin’s lipid production and soothes irritation. This one is specially designed to treat atopy-prone skin.

LIPIKAR BAUME AP+
LIPIKAR BAUME AP+


Shop it: La Roche-Posay, $33

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