Do you have eczema? I can understand your frustration because I am also one of them. Eczema is much easier to prevent than to treat, but there is always the occasional flare-up and it is very difficult to cure. Until now. I’m excited to share 5 steps that work for me.

Step 1. Clean the affected skin with a mild soap

Use PEARS soap with warm, not hot, water.

If you’re like me, you avoid soap because it dries out your skin. However, I have found that Pears soap is different, at least for me. It cleanses and never stings, and my impression is that it even moisturizes a bit. Pears are not easy to find, so when I see them in a store, I buy several bars. Keep an eye out for Pears at Big Lots or one of the dollar stores.

Step 2. Dry the skin without rubbing

After gently washing, pat with a clean, dry towel. Don’t rub, no matter how good it feels.

That already feels better, right?

Step 3. Disinfect the rash with alcohol swabs.

I bought a box of individually wrapped alcohol swabs, but a bottle of alcohol and swabs might work just as well. Gently clean the red spots on the skin. The alcohol will sting for 30 seconds or so on the first application. I was surprised by that! However, the stinging decreases each time the skin heals. Why booze? I had heard that soaking in bath water that contains a little bit of bleach helps to cure eczema, so I decided that it needed to be disinfected. I already had alcohol wipes as a hobby so i tried using these and it definitely helped my skin.

Step 4. Hydrocortisone

People who suffer from eczema should always have generic hydrocortisone on hand. HAS very small amount is all that is needed. apply and gently rub until the cream is absorbed.

Step 5. Moisturize

This last step may be the most important. I have tried many, many lotions and there is almost always an irritation or stinging that makes the rash flare up. But not with Yu-Be. I got a free sample of Yu-Be in my bag when I shopped at Sephora and I liked it so much I bought a larger 1.25 oz tube on Amazon. Made in Japan, it is a concentrated glycerin moisturizer enriched with vitamins B2, C, E, and camphor. It smells like camphor, it is thick and soft. I use Yu-Be on the eczema patches until they clear up.

Try these steps twice a day and the rash should clear up in three to four days, leaving your skin soft and smooth. Good luck.