We are supporting the National Eczema Association with raising awareness of National Eczema Week by creating a variety of content on how best to treat, manage, and understand eczema symptoms better. Too often eczema is not recognised as a serious and painful medical condition by health commissioners and policymakers.

What Is Eczema?

 

Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a dry skin condition. It is a highly individual condition that varies from person to person and comes in many different forms. It is not infectious so you cannot catch it from someone else. The word eczema comes from the Greek word “ekzein”, which means “to boil”. Those with hay fever or asthma are said to be more at risk of suffering.

How Is Our Skin Affected?

If you have eczema, your skin may not produce as many fats and oils as other people and will be less able to retain water. The protective barrier is therefore not as good as it should be and it results in a damaged skin barrier. Gaps open up between the skin cells because they are not sufficiently plumped up with water.

Moisture is then lost from the deeper layers of the skin, allowing bacteria or irritants to pass through more easily. Some everyday substances contribute to breaking down the skin. Soap, bubble bath, and washing up liquid, for example, will remove oil from anyone’s skin, but if you have eczema your skin breaks down more easily, quickly becoming irritated, cracked, and inflamed.

Because it is prone to drying out and is easily damaged, skin with eczema is more liable to become red and inflamed on contact with substances that are known to irritate or cause an allergic reaction.

What Can I Do?

This is where topical treatments help. It is recommended to opt for non-steroid creams and ointments as they do not cause any rebound effects which are commonly associated with topical corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone cream. Find below our recommendations for the best eczema cream to reduce itching, flare-ups, and any other trigger symptoms of eczema patients.

Atopiclair Cream

Atopiclair is a fairly new, non-steroidal cream that is designed to relieve the symptoms and signs of eczema (sometimes called atopic dermatitis), allergic dermatitis (sometimes called contact dermatitis), and psoriasis.

Atopiclair is a unique, clinically proven, non-steroidal treatment that can be used during eczema flare-ups and remission phases of atopic dermatitis (eczema) to calm, restore and protect your skin. It is steroid-free, scent-free, and paraben-free, safe even for infants, and relieves itching, burning, and pain associated with the skin condition.

Clinical trials, in adults and children, have shown that Atopiclair relieves the itch and redness associated with very dry skin like eczema. These studies also demonstrated that patients using Atopiclair were significantly less likely to need a steroid treatment than patients using an emollient base cream. Shea Butter acts as a key lipid and has anti-inflammatory properties while Hyaluronic Acid provides powerful moisturising benefits.

"I have been using this for 3 years now. I have difficulty in finding this product in different pharmacies or shops in my current location. Luckily, when I searched online I found dermacaredirect.co.uk and purchased the product right away. This nonsteroidal cream is very effective on my eczema this is the only cream that controls my skin problem. I am lucky enough that my doctor recommends this cream." - Dermacare Direct Customer

ALHYDRAN Medical Cream

 

ALHYDRAN is known as a scar cream, but it is much more than that. ALHYDRAN is effective in relieving many skin conditions including eczema. The powerful moisture-regulating cream ensures optimal hydration, promotes healing of the skin barrier and relieves skin complaints such as severe itching, dry skin, and redness.

The effectiveness has been scientifically proven. As a result of this, the product has been widely used by specialists for more than 15 years. It provides long-lasting hydration and prevents moisture loss.

Medik8 Ultimate Recovery

An intensely rich, restorative cream for dry, compromised, and post-treatment skin.

This effective facial cream provides intensive support for skin regeneration. It is an outstanding choice for post-procedure aftercare such as peels, skin needling, dermabrasion, and lasers but equally an excellent supplement for skin in need of special care such as eczema and rosacea.

"I went out of my way to find somewhere to leave a review for this as I am beyond impressed. I suffer from very dry and irritable skin, and it gets quite rough in some areas. This product not only soothes any irritated red or itchy patches but it made my skin smoother than any moisturiser or exfoliator I’ve ever used. I’ve also noticed considerable improvement in discolouration left from spots, and I have used so many products to try combat this! So so worth the money it solved all my problems in one and I saw improvement within days." - Dermacare Direct Customer

iS CLINICAL Body Complex

Eczema affecting the body? This all-over body antioxidant-rich botanical treatment complex offers unparalleled relief and hydration to even the most compromised skin conditions such as eczema and inflamed skin.

The multi-purpose body moisturiser promotes skin exfoliation, and provides hydration and antioxidant protection. Its combination of antioxidants, natural exfoliating acids, and vitamins leaves the skin soft, smooth, and toned. Instantly soothing and calming irritated skin.

EVY Daily Repair Mousse

EVY products are a collection of sunscreens made for sensitive skin and active lives in the sun. However, Daily Repair Mousse is not a sunscreen instead the formula is a protective foam designed for sensitive skin, severe eczema, and dry skin types.

EVY’s medical technology formulation mimics and strengthens the skin’s natural protective barrier. The formulation is spread throughout the entire outer skin layer instead of staying on the surface. It provides the skin with effective and long-lasting protection even against washing and other stresses. The formulation provides protection against irritants and prevents contact allergy, dry skin, and eczema. It moisturises intensively and helps the skin to maintain its moisture.

Also suitable for those who often expose their body to liquids, cleaning agents, or other irritants. Quickly absorbed, doesn’t block pores, and leaves no residue. Free from preservatives and perfumes in a hygienic, bacteria-safe sealed package.

What Lifestyle Changes Can I Make Too?

• Avoid harsh soaps and instead, use mild soap in both the bath or shower

• Opt for perfume/fragrance-free products

• Try to avoid touching the affected areas during a flare-up as much as possible, if you really have to then 'pinch' the area instead to relieve itching

• Wear loose, cotton fabric and wash clothes with non-bio detergent

• Keep your fingernails short to avoid scratching and breaking the skin

If you need further help regarding treating eczema and overall skin health then feel free to ask us for the best skincare tips and expert tips from our very own skincare experts! All the products featured above are available to purchase at Dermacare Direct with free tracked delivery via Royal Mail. We can help with our expert advice and top tips making your online shopping stress-free. You can contact us by live chat, email via [email protected], or pick up the phone now and call us on phone number 0116 251 4848 to speak directly with a friendly advisor.