Will softened water help dry skin conditions such as eczema?

Many eczema sufferers notice benefits from the use of softened water. Due to the complexity of eczema it is impossible to quantify why softened water helps. Successful reports suggest the following:

Water softeners eliminate scummy soap curd and result in a cleaner lather which is kind to skin, reducing dryness and itching

With softened water, the amount of soap used when washing clothes can be greatly reduced. Also pure soap products can be used with softened water in preference to detergents.