Treatments for eczema - National Eczema Society
Treating eczema – a stepped approach. The recommended first-line (basic) treatments for most cases of eczema are emollients and topical steroids. Paste bandages and wet wraps may be a helpful addition for some people, particularly where scratching is a major problem.
Atopic eczema | about and treatments | eczema.org - National …
Atopic eczema (also called ‘atopic dermatitis’) is the most common type of eczema. People with atopic eczema have dry skin that can flare up and become itchy, red and sore.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults - National Eczema Society
Seborrhoeic dermatitis affects 4% of the adult population and is more common in men than women. The adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis can develop from puberty but more usually occurs in adulthood – prevalence rises sharply over the age of 20, with a peak at 30 years for men and 40 years for women.
Facial Eczema | About and Treatments | Eczema.org - National …
In general, treatment of facial eczema involves avoiding further irritation caused by cosmetics and toiletries, switching to a gentle regimen of skin cleansing, and actively treating the eczema with emollients and anti-inflammatory therapy (topical steroids for flares and topical calcineurin inhibitors for longer-term treatment and maintenance).
Eczema around the eyes - National Eczema Society
Treating eyelid eczema. The standard first-line treatments for eyelid eczema are emollients, mild topical steroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors, prescribed by your doctor or other healthcare professional. Emollients. Keep facial skin care simple. Use a leave-on emollient to wash with, as well as applying it frequently as a moisturiser.
Hand Eczema | About and Treatments | Eczema.org - National …
Hand eczema (also known as ‘dermatitis’) is one of the most common types of eczema. It mainly affects the palms but can affect other parts of the hand, too. The main symptoms are dry, itchy skin that is red or darker than the surrounding skin. …
Scalp Eczema | About and Treatments | Eczema.org - National …
See National Eczema Society’s booklet, All about Contact Dermatitis, for more information on allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. Treatment. Treatment of scalp eczema will depend on the type diagnosed by your doctor. Below are possible treatments that may be prescribed. Moisturising the scalp
Frequently Asked Eczema Questions | Eczema.org - National …
If your eczema cannot be control by topical treatments (treatments that are applied to the skin) ask your GP for a referral to dermatology. Dermatologists can initiate advanced or ‘second-line’ therapies, which include phototherapy, immunosuppressant drugs, …
Eczema in Later Life - National Eczema Society
Emollients are the main first-line treatment for eczema and are necessary to keep the skin moisturised. Emollients can be bought over the counter in pharmacies and some supermarkets, or obtained on prescription.
Dupilumab | Eczema Treatment | Eczema.org - National Eczema …
Dupilumab, also known as Dupixent®, is a treatment for moderate to severe atopic eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) in adults and children aged 12 years and older. It’s also used to treat severe atopic eczema in children aged 6 months to 11 years.