Health Tip: If You Have Hand Eczema: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: If You Have Hand Eczema

Moisturize to help ease symptoms

By Diana Kohnle

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

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(HealthDay News) -- Moisturizing is essential for anyone with hand eczema to help ease pain, redness, cracking and dryness.
The National Eczema Association suggests how to choose the right moisturizer:

• Avoid moisturizers that contain a lot of water, as this can dry hands.
• Choose a thick, greasy moisturizer with few ingredients.
• Apply petroleum jelly as soon as you've finished bathing, and carry some with you to apply during the day.
• At night, apply petroleum jelly, and cover with cotton gloves while you sleep.

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