Once the eczema diagnosis has been made by the physician, one or more eczema treatments are suggested. There are a number of effective eczema treatments. Knowing more about them will help you prepare for them.
Summary
The first eczema treatment is local, based on creams prescribed by the physician and/or advised by the pharmacist. The treatment of atopic dermatitis is based on two types of creams:
If the creams are not enough to relieve the eczema, the physician will suggest other treatments such as:
When oral or injectable eczema treatment is started, creams are often continued. Especially the emollient, which must continue to be applied daily to soften and repair the skin, and provide ever greater comfort.
The choice of eczema treatment depends on many factors:
Many people reject cortisone treatments to relieve eczema and seek other eczema solutions.
Cortisone creams are the standard treatment for most eczema. They are the basis for the management of atopic dermatitis but also for the treatment of dyshidrosis or contact eczema.
Cortisone creams have been used for more than 70 years in dermatology. Adverse effects exist: pigmentation disorders, stretch marks, delayed healing, thinning of the skin, etc. At the doses and durations recommended for eczema, these adverse effects are very infrequent and should not prevent the initiation of an effective treatment against eczema.
If you have any questions about your treatment, don't hesitate to ask your physician or pharmacist for advice.
Beware of natural solutions: they are not without risk, especially those based on essential oils. Do not apply anything to eczema plaques other than the treatment prescribed by the physician and/or recommended by the pharmacist.
Alongside eczema treatment, it is often necessary to implement specific measures in almost all areas of daily life, such as choosing a cleansing product suitable for atopic skin or choosing natural materials such as cotton or linen for clothing.
Stress management is an integral part of eczema treatment when there is a lot of stress and frequent flare-ups
Therapeutic education sessions or the use of a patient association can help patients to talk to other patients and feel less alone.
The different eczema treatments outlined above can help relieve eczema and correct the symptoms of a flare-up when it occurs. However, the eczema treatments currently available do not treat eczema permanently, i.e. they do not definitely heal eczema. As with all chronic diseases, eczema treatments must be considered on a long-term basis. If followed properly, eczema treatments often result in very good disease control and improved quality of life.
