How-to: find the best hand cream for dermatitis

If you suffer from dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema, you’ll know that finding a non-medicated hand cream is not always an easy task.
But does that mean you have to miss out on using nice hand creams? Not if we have anything do with it! You just have to be a bit more discerning with your decisions – which is exactly where we come in. We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of some of the best non-medicinal hand creams that won’t irritate dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema...
DermaVeen Intensive Hand Cream
Specifically formulated to treat dry, itchy and sensitive skin, this Australian-made hand cream contains colloidal oatmeal and is free from lanolin, parabens, dyes and fragrance so works wonders on soothing eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. The DermaVeen Eczema Ointment also makes a great treatment for more severe cases of eczema and/or dermatitis.
Rich in Avene Thermal Spring Water (recognised by dermatologists for its benefits in treating dermatitis, sensitive and irritated skin), this non-greasy, fragrance-free hand cream will keep your hands nourished and help to soothe and treat dermatitis and eczema.
Cetaphil Intensive Moisturising Cream
Recommended by dermatologists for very rough, dry skin, or areas affected by eczema and psoriasis, this hand cream will keep your hands moisturised without causing further irritation. It will also help to restore your skin’s natural protective barrier to help minimise future irritation.
Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream
Formulated with known skin soother, colloidal oatmeal, this fragrance-free hand cream will help to calm and soothe skin irritations such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema and protect your hands from becoming chapped and dry.
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Do you suffer from eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis on your hands? What hand creams do you use to help treat it?
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68 Member Comments
I struggled with eczema for years - It interfered with my job, my sleep, and my emotional well-being. My hand was covered in tiny blisters that were itchy, which then dried and my hand would crack.
I tried dozens of products and even prescriptions from the doctor. Finally I stumbled upon the Made From Earth Pure Aloe Treatment and within days my hand was clearing up. It cleared up fully and now I use the the treatment 4-5 times a week to keep it away. If I stop using this aloe, my eczema comes back. I apply this oil, and it goes away again.
If you struggle with eczema, especially dyshidrotic, please trust me and give this a shot!
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I have started getting dermatitis on my hands so these hand creams might be worth a try.
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Very handy list - I have family members who have psoriasis & it's a challenge to find the right products at times
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I usually get dermatitis from certain cleaning products
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Aveeno is my fave but I will be looking out for the avene one. It sounds great
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These all sound great! I love the L'occitane hand creams!
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I always find MooGoo have great products for this type of thing.
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My mum suffers from dermatitis, and she's tried all of the above, nothing worked for her from the above list, but the Burt's Bees range has been good for her so far.
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Avene Cold Hand Cream is great for my dermatitis prone skin! All natural (no petrochemicals) Paw Paw Ointment works great too!
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Where do I buy Hope Relief. I agree with what you say. I want something that will clear my fingers up I cannot wear my wedding ring at present. Now i have taken it off it has been 3 days and it is still red and flares up. Thanks for your help. choledog14
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The Aveeno one is such a good product.
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For me its a miss and hit trial basis of all the creams I use.
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I have used QV and it is amazing for dry and reactive skin would highly suggest anyone this cream if i could sell it on my site www.salonsavers.com.au I would but is mainly sold at the pharmacy
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Great suggestions for a very common problem.
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I swear by Avenes Cold Cream Hand cream soothes and nourishes. Its a winner
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AlphaKeri Oil and Lotion are great for skin problems use after shower or apply to dry skin. Very affordable
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Aveeno and Cetaphil are both good.
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These sound great and will pass the information onto my mother who suffers from this. Thanks.
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Forgot to add that you can find Shea Butter Australia on the Web and the butter melts like a dream into your skin. Go for it. Most proprietary products have perfume and other irritating stuff in it whereas the unrefined product is cheap and fabulous for my dry body skin and oily face. Go figure!
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