Eczema is a skin condition that causes discomfort due to itching and rashes on the skin. The treatment for eczema has to be done for the conditions such as itching, flares on the skin, and infections of the skin.

The treatment for this skin conditions depends on the intensity of the symptoms. The remedies for this skin condition depends on each individual patient; sometimes, a combination of treatments have to be given so that the patient recovers from the condition.

Some of the medicines prescribed for eczema are corticosteroid solutions, creams, ointments, etc. The treatments include medications such as hydrocortisone steroids, which help in relieving the itching and inflammation.

•  Hydrocortisone is the over the counter medicine that is prescribed commonly for eczema. The dosage prescribed for this condition depends on the intensity of the symptoms such as more redness, flakes, or irritation on the skin. However, the medication should be taken on the basis of the prescription; self-medication or excess dosage may lead to many side effects such as thin skin and irritation.
• Over the counter ointment for eczema is NSAID ointment. The ointment called crisbarole, and it is nonsteroidal as well as anti-inflammatory, which is very effective in curing the skin condition.

Other than taking medication and applying skin creams and lotions, skin care is really important to keep eczema under control. Certain things like bathing in warm water, washing the skin with a gentle cleanser, and patting the skin gently with a soft towel are really good to improve the condition. Application of moisturizers on the skin really improves the texture of the skin.

Certain precautions have to be taken, such as avoiding bathing many times a day is not good as this can make the skin dry. It is always better to avoid alcohol-based sanitizers and cleansers. It is better to avoid using dishwashing liquids, detergent powders, soaps, and cosmetics as they can aggravate the condition of eczema.

It is always better to wear cotton clothes and avoid synthetic and woolen clothing. Synthetic and woolen clothing can cause irritation, which aggravates eczema. It is better to avoid exercises or workouts that lead to lots of sweating. As the sweating can increase the irritation, it is better to avoid these kinds of workouts. Allergy-causing food or environments should be avoided by people suffering from eczema.

People suffering from eczema should be careful while going out in the sun or in the cold weather as it can aggravate eczema. People with eczema should avoid hot food, hot drinks, cold drinks, alcohol etc. as this can irritate the skin. People with this skin condition should avoid oily and junk food as this can increase irritation.