Kabir Khan Kabir Khan Asked 7 months ago

Is aveeno body wash good for eczema?

My little son has eczema, and his skin gets very dry and itchy. Someone recommended Aveeno body wash for him. Is Aveeno body wash actually good and gentle enough for skin with eczema?

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O P Shrivastav O P Shrivastav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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These modern bottled soaps can sometimes contain hidden chemicals. In our times, we used simple gram flour or extremely mild soaps, but if you must use Aveeno, make sure it is the colloidal oatmeal one. Do not scrub the dry skin too hard.

K Jaganmohan K Jaganmohan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

It is quite gentle because of the oatmeal content, but skincare is just one part of the solution. Just like I have to manage my stress to keep my BP in check, eczema also flares up with stress and weather changes. Do get regular checkups with a skin specialist.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My mother used to tell me to apply pure coconut oil for skin itching, which is very soothing. However, my dermatologist recommended Aveeno body wash for daily bathing because it doesn't strip the moisture. It has worked well for my dry skin.

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I go to a well-known multi-specialty hospital for my skin issues, and my doctor explicitly told me that while Aveeno is good, not all of their products are meant for eczema. You must ask your dermatologist clearly to recommend the exact variant that suits your skin condition.

Rajesh Pathak Rajesh Pathak Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please be very careful. I once ignored a small eczema patch and used random over-the-counter washes, which led to a severe secondary skin infection. Aveeno is gentle, but you should absolutely consult a dermatologist before using anything on cracked or bleeding skin.

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Radha Pyari Radha Pyari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, maine suna hai ki ye sabun dry skin ke liye accha hota hai kyunki isme oatmeal hota hai. Humare yahan toh log dahi ya neem ka pani lagate hain, par agar aapko ye use karna hai toh thode din lagake dekhiye agar aaram mile toh.

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