The usefulness of wet-wrap dressings, which employ the use of a moist physical barrier, usually incorporating a topical corticosteroid, was described in 30 children with AD by Goodyear ...

Severe or widespread weeping eczema may benefit from wet wrap therapy. Wet wraps hydrate dry, irritated skin and help the skin absorb topical medications (e.g., corticosteroids). This therapy also ...

Mark Boguniewicz, MD, of National Jewish Health in Denver co-authored a study that proves the benefits of wet wrap therapy in children with skin conditions such as eczema or atopic dermatitis.

It also notes wet wrap dressings used in conjunction with ... The study includes a copy of a patient education instruction sheet on eczema and the soak and smear method. No adverse effects were ...