- Choose fragrance-free soaps or mild skin cleansers to minimize irritation.
- Use fragrance-free moisturizers for sensitive skin, especially in children.
- Wash clothes with fragrance-free laundry detergents; avoid fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
- For young children, it’s crucial that caregivers also use fragrance-free detergents and avoid wearing perfumes or colognes to reduce eczema flare-ups.
- Avoid air fresheners, scented candles, and other fragrance sources in the home that can worsen eczema symptoms.
Eczema Skincare Tips
Keeping soaps, lotions, and laundry products fragrance-free supports healthier skin for kids with eczema.
Katherine Su, MD, Pediatric Dermatology
