Wet Wrap Therapy Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Reviewed by Mark Boguniewicz, MD (May 01, 2015) When eczema symptoms are severe, your health care provider may suggest wet wrap therapy. These are dressings--often made from articles of clothing--that have been soaked in warm water with a dry layer applied on top. Face wraps are done by nurses trained in the procedure using gauze and surgical netting. Apply wet wraps to skin after soaking and sealing and after applying topical steroid medicine. The wraps help keep skin moist and improve effectiveness of topical medicine. They also have a cooling anti-itch effect. Rewet or take the wraps off when they start to dry out. This should be done under medical supervision for short periods of time and only to the more severe eczema, and the patient should be observed for signs of skin infection. Read and watch a video about our study on wet wrap therapy. Results showed over a 70 percent improvement in atopic dermatitis symptoms, reducing the need for medications. Treating Skin Infections 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. To make an appointment, call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Patient Safety As we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we're taking every precaution to ensure your safety. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. 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). Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Testing and care for adults and children who may currently have or are recovering from COVID-19 is available. COVID-19 Testing, Care & Resources Close
Reviewed by Mark Boguniewicz, MD (May 01, 2015) When eczema symptoms are severe, your health care provider may suggest wet wrap therapy. These are dressings--often made from articles of clothing--that have been soaked in warm water with a dry layer applied on top. Face wraps are done by nurses trained in the procedure using gauze and surgical netting. Apply wet wraps to skin after soaking and sealing and after applying topical steroid medicine. The wraps help keep skin moist and improve effectiveness of topical medicine. They also have a cooling anti-itch effect. Rewet or take the wraps off when they start to dry out. This should be done under medical supervision for short periods of time and only to the more severe eczema, and the patient should be observed for signs of skin infection. Read and watch a video about our study on wet wrap therapy. Results showed over a 70 percent improvement in atopic dermatitis symptoms, reducing the need for medications. Treating Skin Infections