E45 Itch Relief Cream (Lauromacrogols 3.0% / Urea 5.0%) — Reddit Reviews
by E45
Updated October 2, 2026
Lauromacrogols 3% and urea 5% calm itchy eczema; can sting inflamed skin.
What the community says
A urea 5% cream with lauromacrogols for itchy eczema and restless nights. People use it as a leave-on emollient, but it can burn on raw, flaring skin and may not suit eyelids.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lauromacrogols for itch relief
- Urea 5% helps dry, rough eczema
- Helpful for pregnancy flare-ups
Watch out for
Product details
Concerns
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 3 threads
E45 E45 Itch Relief Cream (Lauromacrogols 3.0% / Urea 5.0%) on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/eczema, summarized.
“I had a similar problem but in my ears, I tried E45 itch cream and then if that doesn’t work move up to a low dose steroid (just an over the counter will work).”
Mentioned
“Please check that you can use both products on your eyelids before applying!!”
Mentioned
“this is just what has worked for me, it may not suit you!”
Mentioned
“I tried e45 itch relief cream but this just burns my skin!”
Cautionary
“E45 I found was what was causing my eczema, as I'm allergic to lanolin”
Cautionary
“an ingredient found in lots of hand creams, ironically to treat eczema”
Cautionary
“E45 itch relief cream worked well for me.”
Positive
“My teenage eczema flared up when I was pregnant, it was the first sign I noticed, and then cleared up again.”
Positive
“It wasn't so bad with my second.”
Positive
