I\'ve had eczema on my hands,knees, legs and elbows for two years now, and I am 23. I use eucerin lotion and only dove soap, as rcommended by my dermitologist. I also use \"tide free\" detergent or any other detergent that is dye and fragrance free, and also dye and fragrance free fabric softener. I can definitely tell when I am wearing something that has been washed in something else. I also take Singulair, a mild steroid sometimes prescribed for asthma. If you have asthma, both that and eczema go hand-in-hand. All of these things, including staying away from stress, which is hard to do-consider taking St. John\'s Whort supplements and also take Omega3,6,9 vitamins-you can find those at any supplement store. Also, only shower every other day if possible. All of these things have kept the problem at a controlable level.