Dermatitis Instructions

Dear Patient,

You have been given a specific set of instructions at your last doctor appointment. Please refer to that or message us on the floating chat button to get those details/products if you do not have them. Otherwise, here are the general instructions for the regimens:

Recommendations:

  1. Use a mild soap cleanser such as Dove, Cerave, Cetaphil, or Vanicream. 

  2. While bathing, avoid scrubbing your skin with washcloths, sponges, or brushes. 

  3. Limit your bath to no more than 5-10 minutes once per day in lukewarm, NOT hot, water. 

  4. Immediately pat (do not rub) your skin until it is partially dry after bathing or showering. While your skin is still damp, apply a recommended moisturizer. If your skin is inflamed apply the prescription medicine first, then the moisturizer. Applying it immediately after a bath increases absorption of the medicine and moisturizer 10-fold.

  5. Reapply the moisturizer as needed during the day, preferably after washing your hands or wetting the skin.

Wet Wrap Instructions (stubborn areas, can also be done with just a plain moisturizer): 

1. Apply prescribed steroid cream to the affected area. 

2. Wrap the area with a wet rag and leave for 10-15 min. 

3. Pat the skin dry and reapply the prescribed steroid cream.