Another thing to consider, is avoiding soap and water on the affected area. There are skin cleansers that can be used e.g.. Aveeno has a line of products, like Aveeno bath (green & gold box) and Aveeno soap there is a non-soap skin cleanser called Cetaphil which should also be helpful. 
-----Original Message-----
From:   Helen Fernety [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Tuesday, March 10, 1998 8:47 AM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Re: Alternative to cortisone creams?

Mark,

We tried it all before we discovered Genna's allergy to milk proteins. We
end up finding that pure aloe vera had the best result. And when it was out
of control we used neosporan on the cracks.

My doctor has said that some of his patients use olive oil. I haven't tried
it. Seems a bit unsafe to me.

Helen,