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Skin Care Tips
 Emotional factors such as stress can make eczema worse, but do not cause the disease

Recognizing and avoiding the specific triggers (irritants, environmental and emotional) that cause the skin to flare is a key to controlling eczema. In eczema, skin loses moisture and lacks the natural oils (lipids) needed to maintain a healthy skin barrier. Dry skin leads to the itch that can set off eczema flares.
Common triggers that cause flares
Things to Avoid
  • Frequent wetting and drying of skin
  • Wool or synthetic fibers
  • Poorly fitting, rough clothing
  • Soaps and detergents
  • Perfumes and cosmetics
  • Substances like solvents, dust, or sand
  • Cigarette smoke
  • Dust and dust mites
  • Pollen and mold
  • Animal fur or dander
  • Food allergies (the most common are peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, and fish)
  • Long hot baths/showers
  • Overheating
  • Sweating


Simple routines to keep skin moist
Daily care
  • Shower with lukewarm (not hot) water
  • Use non-soap cleanser
  • Let skin air dry after bathing, or gently pat it dry
  • Immediately after bathing, apply a moisturizing cream or ointment to lock water into your skin
  • Use a moisturizer every time you wash your hands


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Important Safety Information
 For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Under the supervision of a health care professional, Atopiclair nonsteroidal cream is indicated to manage and relieve the itching, burning and pain experienced with various types of dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Atopiclair nonsteroidal cream helps to relieve dry, waxy skin by maintaining a moist skin environment, which is beneficial to the healing process.

Atopiclair nonsteroidal cream does not contain milk, wheat, peanut or animal derivatives. Atopiclair nonsteroidal cream does contain shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), a derivative of shea nut oil (not peanut oil). Patients with a known allergy to nuts or nut oils should consult their physician before using this topical preparation.

Frequently reported adverse events in Atopiclair-treated and vehicle-treated groups were burning (6.9% vs 7.1%) and stinging (8.3% vs 2.8%).

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