While having eczema and acne together isn’t common, it can happen.
Here’s how to manage both simultaneously.
And as women get older, it is quite common to have dry skin and acne.
Woolery-Lloyd says there are a few things you should never do when dealing with both at the same time.
I emphasize the importance of gentle cleansers, says Dr. Woolery Lloyd.
I would avoid using mechanical brushes, scrubs, or exfoliating products on acne in eczema-prone skin.
Miami-based board-certified dermatologist
But Dr. Woolery-Lloyd says that using adequate moisturizer is key to keeping the skin soothed.
I always emphasize the importance of a ceramide-based moisturizer when treating acne in dry acne-prone skin, she says.
One study suggestedthat ceramide-based moisturizers may improve the tolerability of retinoids.
4) Move too quickly
Start slow with acne in eczema-prone skin, says Dr. Woolery-Lloyd.
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Miami-based board-certified dermatologist
