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 We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. Please note that as we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we’re taking every precaution possible to ensure it’s safe to see your doctor. Call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Acute Respiratory Clinics for adults and children, and a Respiratory Recovery Clinic for those recovering from COVID-19 are available. Online Telehealth appointments and in office appointments are always available for our patients in need of care. Drive through appointments for COVID-19 testing – antibody (serology) testing and molecular (swab) testing are available. Antibody testing can be self-scheduled, while molecular and other tests require a doctor’s order. Patient Safety As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. Patients and visitors are screened upon arrival and are required to wear masks. Patients may have only one visitor accompany them to appointments. Please bring your own face mask to wear (cannot be a bandana or scarf, but can be a cloth mask). 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