Eczema Treatment Recommendations
The following treatment recommendations should be considered
under professional surveillance, even in the case of milder
moisturizers.
Moisturizers
The products most useful for a proper hydration of the
skin (particularly of dry skin areas) are lotions, creams,
ointments, and emollients. They are included in the category
of moisturizers and they are regularly recommended for
all eczema conditions. Any kind of moisturizer should be
applied as often as needed on the cracked or dry skin areas.
From mineral oil and baby oil to Eucerin, Aquaphor and
Mositurel, you can choose the one that best suits you.
Try to get a professional tip. There are certain moisturizers
that can worsen eczema. However, a doctor will know what
to recommend by looking into your health background. Also,
pay attention to moisturizers that include alcohol as one
of the major ingredients. Avoid such products or at least
purchase those with smaller amounts of alcohol. In the
cases where burning sensations are manifest, alcohol is
highly likely to worsen them.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines are generally recommended in order to reduce
itchy sensations and, as a result, to diminish scratching
and/or rubbing (two frequent habits that aggravate any
Eczema condition). The series of older antihistamines,
such as Benadryl or Atarax, seems to have been more efficient
than the new ones, such as Allegra or Claritin. Moreover,
topical Benadryl use is not generally advised because it
can aggravate the skin condition, despite the fact that
reduces itchy sensations. The new antihistamines are preferred
due to the fact that they do not generate somnolence as
much as the older ones. However, it is recommended that
oral antihistamines are taken during nighttime.
Topical Steroids
Moisturizers are frequently reinforced by applications
of topical steroids, especially in the cases where the
skin condition shows no sign of improvement after repeated
emollient use. When the damaged skin area turns excessively
red and inflamed, you should pay attention to the potency
of the topical steroid you apply. Only your doctor can
determine if you need topical steroids. Also, it is only
your doctor who will prescribe just how potent the topical
steroid you apply should be.
Topical Immunosuppressants
One type of medication that has a control over the way
in which a patient’s immune system responds to certain
offending agents (triggers and skin irritants) comes in
the form of topical immunosuppressants. Due to the fact
that they deal with immunity reactions (which can be extreme
sometimes and lead to an aggravation of the patient’s
skin condition), topical immunosuppressants are fit for
removing visible symptoms from any damaged skin area. Furthermore,
they diminish itchy sensations. Elidel and Protopic are
the two most common immunosuppressants. However, research
in this particular field of medication is not very extended.?
This is why you should deeply analyze this option before
actually applying it. Of course, a dermatologist is the
best ally you can gain in this respect too.
