Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with eczema.

Ignore: Keep your showers short and to not use hot water. Only use soap in your private parts.

Ignore: Don't bathe in hot water do use a strong moisturizer like eucerin or aquaphor at least twice daily.

Ignore: Avoid using fabric softners in the washer or dryer when you are prone to eczema.

Ignore: Using moisturizer is one of the best ways to help keep eczema under control.

Ignore: Steroid cream, to remain potent, should be used two weeks on, one week off.

Eczema: Eczema Management: Hydrate the skin with daily warm water baths, then apply moisturizing ointment.

Ignore: This is a skin allergy. Use prescribed cortisone creams, moisturizers and antihistamines, get exams.

Ignore: Limit baths/showers and use cool water. Lotion up after each shower!

Ignore: Be sure not to take hot showers - it can strip the body of natural oils.

Ignore: Cooler water with bathing/showering and daily use of moisturizer to reduce drying of skin.

Ignore: Do use barrier repair creams to protect skin and baby oil in bath see dermatologist if not improving.

Keep: Keep your skin well moisturized by applying lotion right out of the shower or bath!