Health Conditions

Treatment with potent topical corticosteroids are usually the first-line treatment for this type of eczema to reduce the inflammation and itching. Other options include moisturizers to decrease dryness, oral antihistamines to help reduce itching, wrapping of the affected skin to prevent scratching and to increase potency of the medication, corticosteroid injections for serious cases, and possibly phototherapy for people with larger areas of this type of eczema. Topical antibiotics can be used when the skin is broken to help prevent infection or to treat mild infection. Oral antibiotics are used if an infection presents itself. Topical keratolytics (such as urea) are sometimes used to help thin thickened skin.

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.