As we inch towards the winter months, those with eczema-prone skin are battening down the hatches and preparing for cold weather-induced flare-ups. That means stocking up on cult-favourite moisturisers and exploring new and exciting emollient formulations that promise to protect and support the skin barrier.
It’s an uncomfortable and frustrating condition, especially given that nobody really knows what makes one person more prone to eczema than another. It’s a form of dermatitis of which there are seven different types, meaning that understanding the exact type of irritation that you’re suffering from makes a huge difference when searching for effective treatment.
