Now finding a cream that is both moisturizing and hydrating must be extremely tough especially when you have dyshidrotic eczema.

The creams we are going to be talking about today are ones that have been used, tested, and recommended by people with dyshidrotic eczema. So, let’s get going.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is a moisturizer that many people with dyshidrotic eczema recommend. It heals, relieves, and repairs extremely dry, cracked hands.

You can also use it on your feet and it is available in a jar and tub.

There will be mild stinging when applying it to severely dry skin, but discontinue use if it persists.

Pros:

• Instantly boosts moisture levels.
• Creates a protective layer.
• Helps prevent moisture loss.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

JAR

Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Allantoin, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Polysorbate 85. 

TUBE

Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol.

This is daily moisturizing lotion/cream people with dyshidrotic eczema have recommended. It contains 12% lactic acid that helps to shed severely dry skin through gentle exfoliation.

You can also use it on your feet.

There will be mild stinging when applying it to severely dry skin, but discontinue use if it persists.

Pros:

• It moisturizes rough, dry skin.
• It gently exfoliates the skin and leaves the skin soft and smooth.
• It is non-greasy, fragrance-free, and paraben-free

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water (Aqua), Ammonium Lactate, Mineral Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate.

The 3rd cream in this list is the Gold Bond Eczema Relief Cream which has 2% colloidal oatmeal that helps to temporarily protect and help relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to eczema. It also contains 7 nourishing moisturizers and 3 vitamins, including vitamin E to help prevent moisture loss.

Pros:

• It is specially formulated for eczema-prone skin    
• It is dermatologist-developed, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, steroid-free, dye-free
• Is National Eczema Association Accepted 

Cons:

None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredient: Colloidal oatmeal 2%

Inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, propanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, jojoba esters, ceramide NG, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, panthenol, cetyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glyceryl stearate, shea butter extract, isohexadecane, oat kernel extract, bisabolol, ginger root extract, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, tribehenin, potassium hydroxide, EDTA, phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 phytosterol, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.

The LiveClean Intense Moisture contains a Triple Moisture Complex that absorbs quickly into your skin leaving it soft and hydrated. It can be used for all skin types.

Pros:

• It contains plant-based ingredients.
• It is hypoallergenic and free of paraben, dyes, and fragrance.
• It is fast-absorbing and non-greasy.

Cons:

None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Coconut oil, shea butter, oat extract, aloe vera extract, glycerin, and linseed seed extract.

This cream is highly recommended by people with dyshidrosis eczema as it contains shea butter and glycerin that intensely hydrates to relieve dry and extra-dry skin.

Pros:

• It helps restore the skin’s protective barrier.
• Provides long-lasting, 48-hour hydration.
• Replenishes skin’s essential lipids.
• It gives daily relief for dry to very dry skin.
• It helps reduce dry, rough skin.
• Rich, comforting cream texture with a non-greasy and non-sticky finish.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA / WATER/EAU, SHEA BUTTER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS SEED OIL/RAPESEED SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MANNOSE, COCO-BETAINE, DISODIUM EDTA, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT, CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE.

This is a hand cream that is recommended and used by many people with dyshidrosis eczema. It delivers effective relief for dry, chapped hands with a classic, light fragrance.

Pros:

• It contains 40% glycerin and is fragrance-free.
• Dermatologist-recommended brand.
• Hands feel smooth and soft after just one application.

Cons:

None.

What ingredient does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Sodium Sulfate

This is a soothing, calming balm that has antiseptic properties making it suitable for various problems.

Pros:

• It provides relief for skin conditions such as minor eczema, dermatitis, grazes, minor wounds, abrasions, minor burns, minor fungal infections, cold sores, pimples, and acne.
• It also works as a soothing, calming balm for infants with diaper rash, or drool rash, or a lip balm to keep your lips hydrated all year round.
• It does not contain parabens, pegs, petroleum, lanolin, sulfates, alcohol, or acid.

Cons:

• It has fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

Manuka Oil, Lavender Oil, Wild Thyme Oil, Olive Oil, Candelilla Wax, Shea Butter, Avacado Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, and Tocopherol Acetate.

This is a hand cream that has many positive reviews unfortunately there is not much information we can give you about this product but there are positive reviews you can read about on their website.

These are also some creams you can choose from.

• A:
  • Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream
  • Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
  • Aveeno Dermexa Emollient Cream (and other creams with the word “Dermexa”)

• B:
  • Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Cream
  • Bag Balm Original Skin Moisturizer

• C:
  • Cetaphil Pro AD Derma Skin Restoring Moisturizer
  • Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
  • Cerave Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream (highly recommended)
  • Cerave Moisturizing Cream (highly recommended)
  • Cerave Healing Ointment

• D:
  • DermaCalm SOS Therapy (contains 8% urea)

• E:
  • Eczema Honey Original Skin-Soothing Cream
  • Eucerin Original Lotion for dry/extra dry skin
  • Eucerin Complete Hand Repair
  • Eucerin Original Healing Cream
  • Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion (for very dry skin)
  • Eucerin Skin Calming Cream (for dry, itchy skin)
  • Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion

• G:
  • Gladskin Eczema Cream

• L:
  • L’Occitane Shea Intense Hand Balm (contains 25% shea butter)
  • Lush cosmetics – Charity Pot

• O:
  • O’Keeffe’s Skin Repair
  • O’Keeffe’s Soothing & Calming Body Cream (safe for skin that is impacted by Keratosis Pilaris, Psoriasis, Eczema, and Diabetes).

• V:
  • Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment