What is the most effective way to treat eczema?

Effective treatment of eczema requires controlling inflammation, relieving symptoms and preventing recurrence, while combining medication and daily care to achieve the best results. Depending on the severity of the disease, the treatment of eczema varies.

Eczema is usually treated with medication to control symptoms. Typical medications include glucocorticoid ointments, such as hydrocortisone cream and hydrocortisone butyrate ointment, which are used to relieve itching and inflammation in the acute phase; for moderate or severe eczema, doctors may recommend non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs such as tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus ointment to reduce the side effects of long-term use of hormones. If obvious exudation or infection occurs, antibiotic ointments such as mupirocin cream or oral antibiotics can be added. Some patients with chronic eczema may also need oral antihistamines (such as loratadine or cetirizine) to relieve itching. While taking medication, identify your own allergens and avoid contact with factors that may aggravate eczema, such as chemicals, specific foods, or pet hair. During treatment, keeping the skin dry helps avoid secondary infections, and appropriate use of moisturizers such as vaseline or urea ointment can effectively repair the skin barrier and reduce the risk of recurrence of eczema.

Eczema is usually treated with medication to control symptoms. Typical medications include glucocorticoid ointments, such as hydrocortisone cream and hydrocortisone butyrate ointment, which are used to relieve itching and inflammation in the acute phase; for moderate or severe eczema, doctors may recommend non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs such as tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus ointment to reduce the side effects of long-term use of hormones. If obvious exudation or infection occurs, antibiotic ointments such as mupirocin cream or oral antibiotics can be added. Some patients with chronic eczema may also need oral antihistamines (such as loratadine or cetirizine) to relieve itching. While taking medication, identify your own allergens and avoid contact with factors that may aggravate eczema, such as chemicals, specific foods, or pet hair. During treatment, keeping the skin dry helps avoid secondary infections, and appropriate use of moisturizers such as vaseline or urea ointment can effectively repair the skin barrier and reduce the risk of recurrence of eczema.

In daily care, it is essential to maintain good living habits. It is recommended to use a mild and non-irritating moisturizer to ensure that the skin is moisturized for a long time; use less hot water to wash the affected area, and avoid soap or bath products containing irritating cleaning ingredients. If the skin of the affected area is itchy, try to avoid scratching, and consider wearing loose cotton clothing to reduce friction. During the onset of the disease, adjust your diet, try to avoid seafood, nuts and alcohol that may cause allergies, and consume more foods rich in vitamin E, such as spinach, carrots, nuts, etc., to repair the skin barrier. After controlling eczema in the remission period, insisting on full moisturizing every day and carrying medicine with you for backup can also help avoid recurrence. If the symptoms continue to worsen or affect sleep, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, and the dermatologist will customize a personalized treatment plan according to the condition.