If you’re seeking relief from eczema symptoms, you’re not alone. Millions of people manage this chronic skin condition daily. While there’s no cure, a variety of effective treatments can help you manage and prevent eczema flares.
Depending on severity, managing eczema often involves a combination of lifestyle adjustments, daily management routines and medications to alleviate symptoms and prevent flares. These eczema treatments include:
- Bathing
- Moisturizing
- Wet wrap therapy
- Phototherapy
- Over-the-counter medicines
- Over-the-counter shampoos
- Prescription topicals (ointments, foams)
- Prescription oral medicines (pills, liquid)
- Prescription injectables (needle injections)
- Alternative and complementary treatments
These are the go-to standard of care protocols for managing eczema that your doctor will discuss with you. By working with your healthcare provider, you can develop a treatment plan unique to you. Eczema affects everyone differently — what alleviates one person’s symptoms might not work for another. Understanding your specific triggers and treatment responses is crucial.
Learn more about each treatment below and get more details about each one to help you understand your options.
