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Is it best to lightly wet the inflamed or eczema-affected skin with a wash cloth before applying steroids in the morning? i take my showers at night?

Q: is it best to lightly wet the inflamed or eczema-affected skin with a wash cloth before applying steroids in the morning? i take my showers at night?

: Yes you can lightly wet the skin, no harm. It may make the cream's affect last longer, if the skin is moisturized and lightly dried with a soft cloth/gentle towel before application of the cream/medicine.

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Yes you can lightly wet the skin, no harm. It may make the cream's affect last longer, if the skin is moisturized and lightly dried with a soft cloth/gentle towel before application of the cream/medicine.

Answered 7/22/2021

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A member asked:

Is it best to lightly wet the inflamed or eczema-affected skin with a wash cloth before applying steroids in the morning? i take my showers at night?

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