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Eczema Treatments Available for Patients


Pimples and zits are just of the problems that affect our skin. But did you know that eczema can also happen? Eczema treatments are available. The only problem is that these aren’t cures which means it could come back. 

The simplest way to battle eczema is by using moisturizers. By applying some in the affected area, it will help your skin heal and give you relief from the symptoms associated with this problem. Before you apply the moisturizer, it is best to have a room temperature bath as this will help remove crusted skin. Once you towel off, this is the time you apply the moisturizer.


When you are looking for a moisturizer, make sure it two or three of the following ingredients; alpha hydroxyl acids, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, butylene glycol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, mineral oil, panthenol, petroleum, prolipids, propylene glycol, stearyl alcohol and tocopheryl acetate.  

A very good example of such a moisturizer is eucerin because its main ingredients are petroleum and mineral oil. You can buy this in cream or lotion form and has been proven to relieve itching. 

The general rule when you look for a moisturizer is based on the condition of your skin. If your skin is very dry, you will need a moisturizer that is very oily. 

Another form of eczema treatment is with the help of corticosteroid creams and ointments. Among all the treatments available, this is the one that has been in use for years. If your condition has not improved, you will have to switch from over the counter corticosteroid creams and ointments to those that have to be prescribed by a doctor. It may even come to a point that you will have to take oral corticosteroids.

Corticosteroid creams and ointments are divided into 4 different strengths namely mild, moderate, potent and very potent. Most doctors recommend mild at first and only use a stronger one if mild does not work. Because of the side effects, stronger types of both corticosteroid creams and ointments should only be used for a short period of time. 

Aside from oral corticosteroids, there are also oral antihistamines. Since one of the side effects of this drug is drowsiness, this should only be used at night so you can sleep soundly without the urge to wake up and scratch that itch. 

New drugs are always being introduced to fight eczema and one of these is the immunomodulators. Basically, this is medication designed to help control inflammation and reduce the immune system reactions when this is applied to your skin. 

If applying medicine to your skin or swallowing some pills does not seem to work, your doctor may recommend light therapy. There are three different types namely UVA-1 Phototherapy, narrow band UVB and PUVA.

In each of these treatments, a certain degree of ultraviolet light is used to help the affected area. You will have to go the hospital for several weeks before you are able to see any improvements. 

The specific cause of eczema is not clear. While some studies point out that this skin condition is hereditary, it has also been proven that there are trigger factors which may cause this to occur. 

Examples of this include allergies, chemicals or solvents, tobacco smoke and the weather. If the doctor is able to pinpoint what caused it, part of eczema treatment during and after is to stay away from things that triggered it. Believe it or not, this may even force you to make certain changes in your diet. 

There are eczema treatments available for patients. While you may not get rid of it, you can keep it at bay so flare ups will not happen.

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