Quiz: How Well-Controlled Is Your Atopic Dermatitis?

Should You Change Your Atopic Dermatitis Care Plan? Take the Two-Minute Assessment

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Updated on July 22, 2026
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If you’ve cycled through enough atopic dermatitis products to stock a pharmacy shelf, you might be wondering what else you can do to keep your condition in check.

First and foremost, you have to “make sure that you’re doing things to prevent skin from becoming dry,” says Marisa Garshick, MD, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York City. But with so many causes of dry skin, it can be hard to keep your triggers at bay.

While regular moisturizing and topical medications can ease some eczema symptoms, people with moderate or severe atopic dermatitis may need to make other lifestyle changes or add an additional treatment or two to their regimen. Take this two-minute assessment to find out what else you can do to shore up your care plan.

Question 1

How long do you spend in the shower?

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  • A. 5 to 10 minutes
  • B. 10 to 20 minutes
  • C. 20 minutes or longer
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