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I have moderate eczema on my legs and hands. i have a steroid cream for the worst spots but is bag balm good extra care?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Maybe.: Bag balm was developed for rashes on cow udders. (really; that's the "bag" part.) it is essentially lanolin, and a few inactive ingredients. It isn't a bad supplementary treatment for eczema, but you need to use the prescribed cream too.

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Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

I have moderate eczema on my legs and hands. i have a steroid cream for the worst spots but is bag balm good extra care?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Dr Ali agreed

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