Eczema
There are a variety of options for the treatment of eczema or atopic dermatitis.
Your doctor will recommend an eczema treatment plan based on several variables, including:
- the type or cause of your eczema
- the location of the rash (face vs. knee)
- the severity of eczema and its impact on your life
- the duration of symptoms (acute vs. chronic). Long-lasting symptoms usually require more potent eczema medications.
- Results from previous treatments
- Your personal preferences
The goals of eczema treatment are to heal the skin, prevent new flare-ups, and reduce itching and urge to scratch, which can lead to even greater problems.
Eczema treatment may need to be sustained for many months to bring it under control, and eczema treatments often need to be repeated.
The goals of eczema treatment are to heal the skin, prevent new flare-ups, and reduce itching and urge to scratch, which can lead to even greater problems.
Eczema treatment may need to be sustained for many months to bring it under control, and eczema treatments often need to be repeated.
There are a variety of eczema medications available. These can be categorized as follows:
- Topical corticosteroids
- Calcineurin inhibitors (Elidel, Protopic)
- Antihistamines
- Antibiotics
- Oral corticosteroids (prednisone)
- Immunosuppressants (cyclosporine)
Eczema and Skin Care
It is critical that basic skin care measures be maintained in order to keep atopic dermatitis under control. Basic steps include avoiding substances that trigger eczema, selecting and using appropriate skin care products and frequent moisturizing.
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