Eczema Prone Skin

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and dermatitis are non-contagious, inflammatory skin conditions. Symptoms can include itchy skin, recurring rashes, weeping skin, lesions, and rough, ‘leathery’ looking skin.
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Eczema & Dermatitis Cream

Flexitol™ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream is a natural alternative to steroids for the symptomatic relief of mild to moderate eczema.

  • Can be used for the symptomatic relief of mild dermatitis
  • Relieves skin irritation & itching
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Eczema & Dermatitis Lotion

Flexitol Eczema & Dermatitis Lotion is an everyday moisturizer specifically designed for sufferers of eczema and dermatitis

Our Reviews

amazon ca

It feels amazing! My skin has been so dry with this winter weather. It soaks right in!
Thank you! Thank you! Will definitely purchase and recommend!!!

Cynthia Hutchings, Missouri

A single application to my cracked, dry, itchy, chapped lips.
Finally this flexitol lip balm. Had a most perfect result.

Manon, Quebec

I was suffering with a swelling and itchy eyelid – I spotted this cream at a
Flexitol display in London Drugs, and decided to give it a try. Just shy of two weeks later,
the eyelid is no longer swollen, the dry skin is almost gone.

Naomi Williams, Alberta

I am amazed at how fast this works. I have tried several other products in addition to using
a foot file to soften my heels which had become hard and dry. This is the only product
that has truly worked. I have noticeda HUGE difference in my heels just after 2 days.

Wendy Beeson, California

This is amazing!! It should be a crime to work so well!!

Sharon L Ward, Pennsylvania

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FAQ

Eczema and dermatitis are both skin conditions that cause inflammation. Technically, dermatitis is a type of eczema, which is why people often use the terms interchangeably. Both eczema and dermatitis can cause itchy, flaky and irritated skin. Other symptoms to look out for include recurring rash, skin weeping a watery fluid, lesions that could be infected, and rough ‘leathery’ looking skin. These symptoms are usually caused when your skin is irritated, or if you have a family history of eczema.

Here are some causes of eczema: family history of eczema, asthma or hay fever (the strongest predictor!); food and alcohol allergies (like dairy, eggs, nuts, seafood, preservatives); and stress. Those are the internal causes, but there are also external factors that can cause eczema, like irritants (tobacco smoke, chemicals, weather) and air conditioning or overheating, and allergens like dust mites, mould, grass, pets, cosmetics and washing powders, to name a few.

A common cause of dermatitis is allergic reaction or when your skin is irritated by something. Other causes of dermatitis can be dry skin, viral infection, bacteria or even stress. Genetics can play a role in sensitive skin conditions, so if people in your family have eczema or dermatitis, you’re more likely to experience it.

Most people with eczema don’t have any existing allergies, even though the symptoms can feel quite similar. Some external factors can include certain foods, chemicals, allergens and irritants such as the weather. People with a family history of asthma or hayfever are most likely to be affected by eczema.

Across Australasia, eczema is the most common form of skin disease, affecting 1 in 3 people. Stress has been known to cause eczema flares. Stress causes a spike in the hormone cortisol, and when your cortisol levels go up, skin can become abnormally oily, which can lead to eczema.

Sweat isn’t necessarily a cause of eczema, but sweating can aggravate eczema symptoms. If you have eczema, it’s good to be aware of how to protect your skin when exercising. For example, when exercising our bodies heat up, which can make eczema feel worse, so make sure to drink lots of water, avoid exercising outside on really hot days, wipe off sweat (the saltiness can dry out your skin!) regularly and choose cotton clothing that breathes. Eczema flare-up? Cool down with Flexitol’s eczema essentials range.

Eczema and dermatitis can get infected if there are open sores on the skin, as a result of scratching or irritation. Open sores can let in nasty bugs like viruses, bacteria and fungi. Take proper care of your skin to ward off infections with our dermatologist-approved range of products.

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