Increased Hand-Washing - Advice for Dry Skin and Eczema
Hand-washing is recognised as an essential tool in slowing the spread of infectious diseases and as a nation, we’re all now washing our hands more than ever.
Increased usage of soap and hand sanitising gels can lead to dry sore skin and worsen pre-existing conditions such as hand eczema.
So how do we all protect our skin while ensuring we are protecting ourselves and loved ones from potentially transmitting COVID-19?
The National Eczema Society have published their advice on this matter, which you can read in full here: https://eczema.org/blog/advice-on-coronavirus-covid-19-for-people-with-eczema/.
Medical News Today have also published advice: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hand-washing-advice-for-people-with-skin-conditions
One of the key recommendations is to use emollients to moisturise the hands after washing, and at other times of the day when your skin feels dry and sore.
But what is an emollient? You may be thinking. Or how do I find the right emollient for me?
The AproDerm range has you covered.
Explore our full emollient range in the link below and discover which one is right for you: https://www.aproderm.com/aproderm-range/
Have you noticed any skin condition flare-ups during these challenging times?
I’d love to hear your comments on this matter.
TSM - Hartmann Group- Black Country, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford
4 年Great advice James. As well as great for hand washing and moisturising AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream is good for using as an after sun cream too, to help soothe the skin as well as moisturising it after sunbathing especially during this current heatwave we are having. ??
Great article James :)
MSc Psychology student at Birmingham City University
4 年Great advice James!! Soap substitute emollients are amazing for this as you can wash with soaps and shower gels to get clean and then use the emollient as a wash and then as a moisturiser to keep your skin soft, smooth and hydrated.