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I also have some eczema/dry skin problems and one thing that I've found helps is not showering every single day. I used to shower once (or sometimes twice) a da
by finaliteration 6y ago
I also have some eczema/dry skin problems and one thing that I've found helps is not showering every single day. I used to shower once (or sometimes twice) a day, and it made the skin on my elbows and knees extremely tight, dry, and itchy. I now shower every other day (I still use deodorant and change my clothes) and haven't had nearly as many issues. That being said, I am fortunate because I don't have a lot of body odor and I don't sweat very much, so I can reasonably get away with not having a daily shower.
- eczema_haver 6y agoOther factors that I've experienced (with eczema): - Water temperature has a huge effect; consider taking lukewarm or even cold showers, if you can get used to it - Using a wash rag is much harsher than just using soap in your hand. The coarse surface really used to tear up the outer layer of my skin. - When drying off with a towel, pat instead of rub