Additional advice
Additional advice
Applying emollients5
Customers suffering from dry skin conditions should be advised to use emollients at all times, even if they are not experiencing symptoms. When applying, they should use a large amount after a bath or shower, or when required, and should smooth it into the skin in the direction the hair grows.
Self care advice
You can advise customers that there are a number of other things they can do to help soothe their dry skin. These include:6
- Taking short, warm baths or showers
- Wearing soft, comfortable clothing
- Washing clothes with detergents that are free of dyes or fragrances
- Drinking plenty of water
- Using a cool compress to irritated, itchy areas.
Customers should be advised to:5,6
- Look for products and soaps that are hypoallergenic, and that are free of fragrances and dyes
- Avoid scrubbing the skin when washing
- Avoid heat – if warm temperatures aggravate their skin, they should keep rooms cool.
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470464/
2. https://dermnetnz.org/topics/barrier-function-in-atopic-dermatitis
3. https://eczema.org/wp-content/uploads/Emollients-Oct-18-1.pdf
4. https://www.aveeno.com.sg/skincare-tips/the-benefits-of-oat-ingredients
5. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/treatment/
6. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000751.htm
References last accessed May 2023.