E45 Itch Relief Cream (Lauromacrogols 3.0% / Urea 5.0%) — Reddit Reviews
by E45
Updated October 6, 2026
Lauromacrogols and urea soothe itch while softening eczema flare skin.
What the community says
A urea 5% itch-relief cream with lauromacrogols for itchy, flare-prone skin. People use it on eczema, especially when nights are restless or skin feels tight. It can sting on raw, angry patches.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lauromacrogols take the edge off itch
- Urea 5% softens rough, flaky flare skin
- Works for some pregnancy-flare eczema
Watch out for
- Can burn on broken or very inflamed skin
- Some eczema users say it actually triggers symptoms
- Not everyone gets relief from it
Product details
Concerns
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 4 threads
E45 E45 Itch Relief Cream (Lauromacrogols 3.0% / Urea 5.0%) on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/eczema and r/Rosacea, 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 normally would whack on some E45, or some other non-fragrance moisturiser.”
Mentioned
“do you recommend anything in particular”
Mentioned
“thank you for your time”
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
