Wet Wrapping Evening Primrose Oil These are described in the following sections. With eczema the skin becomes dry and itchy.
Emollients are preparations which moisturise the skin by trapping moisture.
There is a wide range of emollients available as creams, ointments and lotions. In general they are perfectly safe and can be used frequently. However, certain emollients may contain substances such as lanolin or preservatives which may irritate the skin of some people. It is best to experiment and find the type of emollient which suits you best. A list of emollients is contained in appendix A.1 of this document.