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With your favorite OTC cream, when you wash your hands, does the hand cream wash off? Or does it continue to rotect

December 25, 2022
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Members shared their favorite over-the-counter hand creams for managing eczema and dry skin, with top recommendations including O'Keeffe's... Read more

Members shared their favorite over-the-counter hand creams for managing eczema and dry skin, with top recommendations including O'Keeffe's Working Hands, CeraVe, Aveeno Eczema Therapy, Nilotica Shea Butter, and organic coconut oil. Several members described practical application techniques, such as applying cream on damp hands to create a protective barrier, using cotton gloves overnight, avoiding hot water, and reapplying after each gentle hand wash. A recurring theme was that most creams do wash off to some degree, so consistent reapplication throughout the day is essential for maintaining relief and protection.

A MyEczemaTeam Member

Cera Ve works great!

January 13, 2023
A MyEczemaTeam Member

Hey Rachel. I would suggest using a 100% cotton fabric cloth or baby diaper. The paper towel is made of wood fibers and can really irritate your skin.

September 18, 2023
A MyEczemaTeam Member

I actually never paid attention as to whether the hand creamed came off but any time I washed my hands I put on the skin relief hand cream.
Hope I answered your question.
Sharon919

January 3, 2023
A MyEczemaTeam Member

I use organic food grade coconut oil. It’s supper moisturizing. I put it on before bed every night. I actually use it all over my body daily . Since I have eczema on my hands, I use it a few times a day there.

December 27, 2022
A MyEczemaTeam Member

Nilotica Shea Butter skinfoodfix 1 ingredient. amazing seal on skin and so healing

December 27, 2022

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