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Eczema How To Cure
What to do to reduce itchiness due to eczema especially on children?
How to cure eczema?
All the above answers are actually very good; there is not one simple solution to eczema. Things that contribute to eczema include allergies to things such as foods, perfumes or soaps and it is helpful to try and identify these if possible. Most of the time, it is impossible to do so and instead skin care plays a major role. Avoid scratching if possible; sometimes this requires the use of topical Benadryl, steroids or Calamine to reduce the itching. To avoid drying out the skin which precipitates many bouts of eczema, use as mild a soap as possible or, preferably, none at all. Particularly in infants, the use of soaps or shampoos really isn't necessary and only serves to dry out the skin. Also, avoid excessively long baths or showers for the same reason. When drying off, don't rub the skin as this removes a lot of the natural oils. Pat or air dry. Then, apply a moisturizer (Eucerin is a good one without perfumes or colors) immediately to prevent drying out of the skin. Vaseline works great for this as well, but can feel greasy afterwards. Usually, these measures will lead to improvement in the eczema. However, topical steroids may be necessary. In general, these are quite safe. In more severe cases, topical tacrolimus or pimecrolimus (Protopic or Elidel) may be useful. However, these are associated with more side effects and are best left as a last resort.
