31 million people in the U.S. (including me) have eczema — here’s how to treat it

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Since I was born, I’ve had eczema all over my body and face. Eczema, a form of dermatitis, is a common skin concern affecting roughly 31 million people in the U.S. alone — about 10% of the population, according to the National Eczema Association (NEA). The condition can be anywhere from mild to severe, but it can be cumbersome trying to navigate ways to soothe the itchy, dry skin it causes. Trust me, my entire journey throughout these past 23+ years has been full of trial and error to see which moisturizers can improve my eczema and minimize its effects.

I asked board-certified dermatologists about everything you need to know about this condition, including the causes and what you should look for in a lotion to help treat it. I also rounded up expert-recommended eczema lotions that can help, as well as ones I use on my own skin.

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Each eczema-friendly product below (with the exception of the Eucerin treatment) has…

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