Eczema: Tips Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Reviewed by Mark Boguniewicz, MD (February 01, 2018) This page shares different tips, tricks and ideas for the treatment of your eczema symptoms. Other Names for Eczema Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis, or A.D. for short. Watch the video | Spanish Version Soak and Seal Infographic Learn about how to prevent and reduce eczema symptoms by putting water back into the skin everyday. View the infographic When To Do Soak and Seal Remember to do a 10-15 minute soak and seal bath every day and apply moisturizer and medicines within three minutes to minimize the aymptoms of atopic dermatitis. Watch the video | Spanish Version Cover all Areas During Soak All areas of eczema should be covered with wet towels or washcloths during the soak portion of the soak and seal process. Watch the video | Spanish Version Pat or Tap Irritated Areas Pat or tap itchy areas of atopic dermatitis with wet towels or washcloths during the soak portion of the soak and seal process. Watch the video | Spanish Version Soaps and Shampoos During Soak Use soaps and shampoos (only if needed) at the very end of the soak and seal treatment for eczema. Watch the video | Spanish Version How to Apply Eczema Creams Nurse Jen tells you how to apply eczema lotions, creams and ointments after the soak portion of the soak and seal technique to treat atopic dermatitis. Watch the video | Spanish Version Clean Up Tub After Each Soak It's important to clean the tub well after each and every soak and seal treatment. This helps prevent the spread of infection and reduce your eczema symptoms. Watch the video | Spanish Version Avoid Moisturizers Applied Over Medicines Never apply a moisturizer over the same section of atopic dermatitis affected skin that you've just applied a medicine. It will dilute the medicine's effectiveness. Watch the video | Spanish Version How Much Medication Should You Apply? The proper amount of topical medication is crucial for the treatment of eczema. Ask your health care provider to show you the proper amount of medicated cream or ointment to use. Watch the video | Spanish Version Tips for Managing Atopic Dermatitis at School Learn what you can do to help your child manage his or her eczema at school. Watch the video | Spanish Version Use Fragrance-Free Products Always use fragrance-free products on children who have eczema. Watch the video | Spanish Version Eczema: Symptoms Eczema: Treatment Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) & Skin-Infection Risk Coronavirus Precautions × If you are a National Jewish Health patient coming for a visit and are experiencing fever, new or increased cough, new or increased shortness of breath, sore throat, persistent nausea/vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain, please contact us before arrival at National Jewish Health so we can care for you in the appropriate setting. Call 303.398.1355. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. All patients and visitors will be verbally screened upon arrival for symptoms and/or exposure to the new coronavirus, COVID-19. If needed, swab tests will be administered to National Jewish Health patients only. For the safety of our patients and staff, the number of visitors will be limited to one per patient. Thank you for your cooperation. Coronavirus Information & Resources Close
Reviewed by Mark Boguniewicz, MD (February 01, 2018) This page shares different tips, tricks and ideas for the treatment of your eczema symptoms. Other Names for Eczema Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis, or A.D. for short. Watch the video | Spanish Version Soak and Seal Infographic Learn about how to prevent and reduce eczema symptoms by putting water back into the skin everyday. View the infographic When To Do Soak and Seal Remember to do a 10-15 minute soak and seal bath every day and apply moisturizer and medicines within three minutes to minimize the aymptoms of atopic dermatitis. Watch the video | Spanish Version Cover all Areas During Soak All areas of eczema should be covered with wet towels or washcloths during the soak portion of the soak and seal process. Watch the video | Spanish Version Pat or Tap Irritated Areas Pat or tap itchy areas of atopic dermatitis with wet towels or washcloths during the soak portion of the soak and seal process. Watch the video | Spanish Version Soaps and Shampoos During Soak Use soaps and shampoos (only if needed) at the very end of the soak and seal treatment for eczema. Watch the video | Spanish Version How to Apply Eczema Creams Nurse Jen tells you how to apply eczema lotions, creams and ointments after the soak portion of the soak and seal technique to treat atopic dermatitis. Watch the video | Spanish Version Clean Up Tub After Each Soak It's important to clean the tub well after each and every soak and seal treatment. This helps prevent the spread of infection and reduce your eczema symptoms. Watch the video | Spanish Version Avoid Moisturizers Applied Over Medicines Never apply a moisturizer over the same section of atopic dermatitis affected skin that you've just applied a medicine. It will dilute the medicine's effectiveness. Watch the video | Spanish Version How Much Medication Should You Apply? The proper amount of topical medication is crucial for the treatment of eczema. Ask your health care provider to show you the proper amount of medicated cream or ointment to use. Watch the video | Spanish Version Tips for Managing Atopic Dermatitis at School Learn what you can do to help your child manage his or her eczema at school. Watch the video | Spanish Version Use Fragrance-Free Products Always use fragrance-free products on children who have eczema. Watch the video | Spanish Version Eczema: Symptoms Eczema: Treatment