Q. I have had eczema ever since I was a child. I have used many steroid creams over the years, and while they help alleviate it a bit, in bad bouts those creams were not very soothing and just kept away the worst irritations.
I have been going to a young dermatologist who advised me to use CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (not lotion). I can't rave about it enough.
Immediately after bathing, I put it on and 24 hours later, when I shower, I can feel that the cream is still there. I have only had to use one of the prescription creams a few times since starting with this, over a year ago. Keeping my skin hydrated seems to do the trick for me.
A. CeraVe moisturizer contains no fragrance to irritate the skin, but it does contain ceramides. These are natural fatty compounds found in cell membranes. People with eczema frequently have lower levels of ceramides in their skin. Moisturizing can help keep eczema from itching and may boost the effectiveness of topical steroids when you do need to use them.
