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“It’s a condition that often requires prescription medications,” he tellsAllure.

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So where exactly do over-the-counter (OTC) creams come into play?

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“It’s a heavily nourishing cream that is dye-, paraben-, and fragrance-free,” he says.

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It’s spiked with moisture-retaining ceramides to soften rough patches of skin without an oily feel.

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Cetaphil’s Moisturizing Cream is a drugstore classic that Dr. King can get behind.

Petrolatum, an occlusive that seals in moisture, is also fairly high on the ingredient list.

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