i really like scented body lotions/creams like the ones from bath and bodyworks, but i have atopic dermatitis and i heard that i should avoid it. should i really junk all my scented lotions or is there still a possibility that i can use it?
Can i use scented body lotions/creams if i have atopic dermatitis?
Well, you can use them of course, but why would you want to take the chance of irritating your dermatis? Yes, you read correctly. You should avoid all those scented items, right down to the soap and deoderant you use, and the detergeant you wash your clothes in. Put the perfume on your clothing and not on your skin. It's not worth it to chance really making things worse for your skin, just to smell nice for a short time. You have to live in your skin full time, after all. It's not like you can peel that off and go without, or go buy a new birthday suit. And the medications for treating the more extensive dermatitis will be a lot more than the cost of the scented creams and lotions.
Reply:I have atopic dermatitis too, but only in a few areas on my body (face, upper arms) - I still use scented lotions, bath gels, etc. on the rest of my body and have never had issues with them irritating the rest of the skin on my body. Though my doctor told me not to use them in order to not aggravate or encourage the dermatitis, I have never had an issue. Be careful, but I would say it's OK so long as it doesn't bother your skin - but definitely use unscented soap with moisturizers (like Dove or unscented Johnson's baby soap). Obviously stop immediately if you see or feel any sign of skin irritation.
Reply:no way, the scent will make a harsh on your skin, try lotions from the chemist, or better go to a dermatologist for fighting the problem
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