Which practice supports eczema management?

• A. Moisturize regularly and keep nails short
• B. Take hot showers every hour
• C. Wear tight clothing
• D. Expose skin to wool

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is protecting and repairing the skin barrier to reduce dryness and itching. Regular, fragrance-free moisturizing is essential because it restores hydration, strengthens the skin’s protective barrier, and helps lessen the itch that drives scratching. Applying moisturizer after bathing traps moisture in and keeps the skin from drying out, which is a key part of eczema management. Keeping nails short is also important because scratching can break the skin, leading to inflammation and potential infection; short nails minimize this kind of skin damage and help slow the itch-scratch cycle. Together, these practices address the root issues of eczema—dry skin and scratching—promoting calmer, healthier skin.

Hot showers can strip natural oils and worsen dryness, tight or rough clothing can irritate the skin, and wool fibers can trigger itching. These tend to aggravate eczema rather than help, which is why they’re not recommended.