Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) is very common and worsens in dry climates, in the winter, and when sick. All the extra hand washing and hand sanitizing with COVID have not helped. Moisturizers are an essential tool for preventing and minimizing skin flares. Other tricks help as well.

Vinegar soaks are extremely useful for a wide range of skin issues. They are best for healing cuts, sores, scabs, open wounds, or superficial skin infections – helping the skin to stay clean and heal quicker.

Dry hands have become a big problem with all the extra hand washing and hand sanitizer use since COVID. Some over-the-counter options can be very helpful to combat the dryness.

Stasis dermatitis (a.k.a., venous eczema) is very common in older adults. It is dry, itchy skin on the shins, ankles, and tops of the feet. Our leg veins get tired, lose their strength, and get leaky. Leg swelling stretches and makes gaps in the skin causing eczema. Treatment includes compression, leg elevation, moisturizing, and topical medications.

Ringworm is a rash caused by fungus. It can be itchy. Ringworm usually comes from two sources: 1) another person with ringworm (usually athletes like wrestlers), or 2) an animal with ringworm (usually a pet). Ringworm starts as a single, ring-shaped spot that tends to grow bigger over time. A combination of over-the-counter treatment options usually works.

Eczema from lip licking is very common, especially in kids. We instinctively want to wet them by licking them, but your saliva (spit) is not your friend on the skin. It can dry out the lips and make the skin around the lips red and flaky. Fix it with some over-the-counter products and a bit of willpower.

Bleach baths are very helpful for eczema (atopic dermatitis) and itchiness, but also help to heal cuts, sores, open wounds, or superficial skin infections. Just make sure to moisturize after!

Learn the basic differences between our moisturizer options.