(Check out Allure's top 23 hand cream picks.) Marchbein also recommends La Roche-Posay Lipikar Eczema Cream for its soothing oatmeal and niacinamide formula and Vanicream for a hypoallergenic hydrator. I'm using Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion because it is easy to spread and does not leave the skin feeling greasy,' he says.
'I stick to a petrolatum-based moisturizer to form a protective, but breathable seal over the skin. If you'd like to curb dryness and eczema in addition to practicing good hygiene, Zeichner suggests moisturizing hands throughout the day. Marchbein, for example, estimates that she washes her hands a minimum of 70 times each day when seeing patients. Dermatologists themselves wash their hands dozens of times each day. Of course, dry skin is a small price to pay for a crucial health and safety measure.
