The Dermexa range is a family friendly solution to help you care for all your very dry itchy skincare needs. With a Daily Emollient Cream, Body Wash and Long-Lasting Balm, these products can help you rebalance your family's skin with confidence. The “itch-scratch” cycle It may help to apply an emollient before and after swimming. Leave enough time for it to be absorbed into your skin before you swim. As we age, the glands in our skin get smaller and produce less sebum. This can lead to people developing dry skin as they get older. Your doctor or pharmacist will talk to you about which type of emollient will work best for your skin condition.

This is usually caused by increased pressure in the leg veins, which can cause fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue. The dry and flaky skin that comes with all types of eczema may, in this case, be the result of an immune response to the fluid leaking into tissues in that area of the body. Atopic eczema(atopic dermatitis) – the most common form of eczema. It occurs mostly in children and typically develops before their first birthday. It can also affect adults and is considered a long-term condition, which can flare up later in life. Atopic eczema tends to run in families, so if your parents suffer from flare-ups, the chances are you will too. If you’re experiencing severe itching as a result of eczema on your hands, face, or other areas of your body, you may benefit from using antihistamines. If the itching is affecting your sleep, a sedating antihistamine that causes drowsiness may be useful. Medicated bandagesFrequent hand washing is important but it can lead to the skin on the hands becoming sore, chapped, and dry. Certain professions can also cause hands and feet to get dry. Your skin can become dry due to the requirement to wash hands frequently, as well as exposure to chemicals and biological materials if you work in certain industries such as: Emollients are best applied after washing your hands, taking a bath or showering because this is when the skin most needs moisture. Caring for your skin is a great way to soothe and manage your eczema symptoms. The key is often to keep the skin’s moisture intact with emollients. This helps to protect the outermost layer of skin (called the stratum corneum), or skin barrier. The main treatment for eczema is regular use of emollients (moisturisers) to help prevent or alleviate skin dryness. During a flare-up, topical corticosteroids can also be applied directly to the affected skin to reduce swelling and redness.

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. Here, we’ll explain the different symptoms often associated with eczema, its causes, and how you can care for your skin to help minimise your symptoms.

Types of emollients

It's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before mealtimes to stop them getting sore from food and drink.