<s>[INST] How often should my children bathe or shower if they have eczema? Should they use special soap? [/INST] Children with eczema should bathe daily, in warm water, with limited use of pH balanced (hypoallergenic, or unlikely to cause an allergic reaction) skin cleansers. Skin should be gently patted dry without a rubbing or irritating motion. Immediately following the bath, children should be slathered with cream or ointment (avoid lotions) to “seal in” moisture. This technique is called “soak and smear” and can provide relief from the itching that comes with eczema. Source: PHELPS HEALTH. Link: https://phelpshealth.org/news/featured-stories/your-faqs-about-childhood-eczema-answered. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>