Eczema and Pompholyx

Eczema is a skin condition which is diagnosed in around 1 in 6 children. Most grow out of it by their teenage years, and only between 2% and 10% of adults display its symptoms. In ‘dry’ eczema these include dry, red, inflamed and itchy skin, most commonly around the joints where the skin rubs against itself, such as the knees, elbows, wrists and neck. An exception to this is in babies, where eczema is commonly seen on the face.

If you have more severe eczema, or the affected skin is sufficiently disturbed, you may develop weeping, blistered patches. This is known as ‘wet’ eczema, and its symptoms are treated in a different way to ‘dry’ eczema.

For pompholyx, we recommend all of the below products, as well as our natural shower gels, liquid soaps and shampoos which are all SLS free. These can be found in our body care range.

We have found our best products for eczema and pompholyx sufferers to be:

• Baby Salve (for those with ‘dry’ eczema)
• Nappy Cream Baby Balm (for those with ‘wet’ eczema and pompholyx)
• No Scent range
• Itch Away Shampoo
• Hawthorn & Artichoke Formula