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Emollients help treat eczema by strengthening your skin barrier. They create an oily layer that traps water, and their fats slip between cells to plump and soften your skin.
Emollients are medical moisturisers used to treat all types of eczema. A good emollient regime can soothe, moisturise and protect the skin, helping to reduce flare-ups.
Emollients are lotions, creams, ointments and bath/shower additives which oil the skin to keep it supple and moist. Regular use of emollients is the most important part of the day-to-day treatment for people with eczema.
Emollients soothe and relieve itch, producing an oily layer on the surface of the skin, which traps water beneath it. The restoration of the skin’s barrier function by emollients prevents irritants, allergens and bacteria entering the skin, thereby avoiding or reducing eczema flares and infection.
Emollients can help relieve symptoms of skin conditions that cause dryness, cracking or scaling, including: Dermatitis. Eczema. Psoriasis. Emollients can also help with dry skin due to: Cancer treatment. Cold, dry air. Diabetes. Frequent hand washing. Working with chemicals.
In patients with eczema, use of moisturisers and emollients may be sufficient to control mild disease and eliminate symptoms; reduce severity of flare-ups; and reduce requirements for topical steroids.
View by Brand | Generic. Filter by. See also. Medical conditions treated or associated with topical emollients: Angular Cheilitis. Burns, External. Cold Sores. Dermatitis. Dermatological Disorders. Diaper Rash. Dry Skin. Eczema. Foot Care. Ichthyosis. Minor Burns. Minor Skin Conditions. Minor Skin Irritation. Pityriasis rubra pilaris. Pruritus.
Health A to Z. Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture. Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.
Emollients and moisturisers for eczema. Review question. Do emollients and moisturisers help control eczema? Background. Eczema is a chronic (long‐lasting) skin disorder. Its main symptoms are dry skin and intense itching. Affected areas appear red, with crusts and scratches, and may ooze fluid.
Emollients are typically under-prescribed and under-used. This results in suboptimal treatment of dry skin and eczema, and may increase the occurrence of flares [NICE, 2007a].