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    Choose a soap for hand eczema

    The best hand soaps for eczema are gentle and deeply moisturizing. If you want a Dove hand wash that is suitable for eczema prone skin, or if your hands are particularly sensitive, you might try our fragrance-free Advanced Care Sensitive Skin Hand Wash. If your skin is extra-dry, you might like Dove Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash, which hydrates skin 10 layers deep.

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    Use lukewarm water

    Using hot water can cause eczema flare-ups, so you should wash your hands with lukewarm water instead. Make sure you rinse away all of your eczema hand soap so as not to leave any residue.

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    Dry your hands gently

    Rubbing your hands too hard with a towel can irritate your skin. Instead, pat them dry with a soft, clean towel, or let them air dry. 

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    Moisturize your hands straight away

    Using hand lotion while your skin is still damp can help seal in moisture to eczema-prone skin and prevent cracking from dryness. To minimize skin irritation, you should use a fragrance-free hand lotion. 

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    Avoid hand sanitizer and wet wipes

    Hand sanitizer contains alcohol, which can dry up your skin and cause irritation, and many wet wipes contain fragrances and preservatives that cause rashes and make eczema flare-ups worse.