"This is hard to describe as it is Remarkable! I suffered with some pretty bad atopic exzema on the palms of my hands and on fingers. It sort of came from nowhere but I've always had dry skin. I used steroidal creams from the dermatologist but it actually continued to worsen.At one point it was very deep and scary looking.I tried the AVENE emoillient balm and WOW..! Within 2 or 3 days my hands had improved at least 75%. I was amazed. I use the Avene cold cream hand cream too.I still can't believe it.This really,really works! If you have any problem skin please give this a try. I am hard on my hands,house cleaning,gardening,pets,etc.,thankyou Dermstore thankyou Avene,thankyou!! It works!!"