{"id":7698,"date":"2022-11-09T21:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T21:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=7698"},"modified":"2022-11-09T21:00:14","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T21:00:14","slug":"anti-itch-ingredients-to-look-for-and-avoid-for-eczema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/anti-itch-ingredients-to-look-for-and-avoid-for-eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Itch Ingredients to Look for (and Avoid) for Eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by patches of itchy, dry, blistering skin. It affects approximately 31 million Americans and up to 20% of all infants. The symptoms of eczema can range from mild to severe, often occurring in periodic \u201cflare-ups\u201d that cause them to temporarily worsen before subsiding.<\/p>\n

While effective treatments for eczema such as steroid injections, oral medications, and even light therapy are available, many cases are treated through over-the-counter topical skin care products such as lotions, moisturizers, antihistamines, pain relievers, topical hydrocortisone, and shampoo.<\/p>\n

These types of products can help prevent flare-ups of eczema by hydrating the affected areas of your skin and reducing inflammation. They often include ingredients such as:<\/p>\n