What do systematic reviews say?

Moisturisers vs no treatment (no moisturiser)

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 177 participants
  Low

Moisturisers vs vehicle, placebo or no moisturiser

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  3 studies · 300 participants
  Low

Oat‐containing moisturisers vs vehicle or no moisturiser

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  3 studies · 226 participants
  Low

Urea‐containing moisturisers vs vehicle, placebo or no moisturiser

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Glycerin/glycerol‐containing moisturisers vs vehicle or placebo

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Topical active treatment in combination with moisturiser vs topical active treatment alone

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 67 participants
  Low

Atopiclair vs vehicle

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Emollients and moisturisers for eczema 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found