Bath oils are not usually helpful. Lubrication restores the skin's moisture, increases the rate of healing, and establishes a barrier against further drying and irritation. Several kinds of lubricants can be used. AAFP says creams and ointments work better at healing the skin. Whatever preparation is chosen, it should be as free of fragrances and chemicals as possible.
Irritants There are many things that can bring on a flare-up in anyone.
Stress and infections, which impact the immune system tend to cause problems. Allergens can make someone itchy, and then they scratch, and then it gets worse and worse. Allergens are substances from foods, plants, or animals that inflame the skin because the immune system overreacts to the substance. Inflammation occurs even when the person is exposed to small amounts of the substance for a limited time. When people with atopic dermatitis come into contact with an irritant or allergen they are sensitive to, chemicals are released that cause itching and redness.