To soothe your skin, try soaking in a warm bath containing colloidal oatmeal for about 10 minutes. While your skin is still damp, use a moisturizer formulated to protect the skin barrier. To help get rid of flakes, look for a lotion with ammonium lactate or alpha-hydroxy acid. Additionally, Dr. Nazarian recommends using topical over the counter hydrocortisone and regularly using topical emollients, such as Vaseline. “By first using humectants that draw moisture into skin, then locking the moisture in by using an emollient, those suffering from eczema can find the greatest and quickest method of improving the hydration barrier,” she says.