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What to do if i have eczema and just bad skin, if i drink nothing but water will that help me clear my skin?
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No...: Better skin hygiene key, hydration important but not cure. Take daily shower (15min) in lukewarm water while avoiding harsh and drying cleansers. Pat away excess water and immediately apply fragrance-free moisturizer like Vanicream 1-2 times/day. For eczema flares, apply prescription strength corticosteroid ointments to problem areas twice a day until clear. Wet dressings at night with Aquaphor
Answered 3/19/2015
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