How to treat eczema?
Eczema is a treatable skin disorder. With the right steps and instructions, you may begin to see changes in your symptoms after a few weeks. Your healthcare provider may prescribe the following treatment methods to treat eczema:
- Oral or injectable drugs. They are mainly used to treat chronic eczema.
- A medicated shampoo, ointment, or skin cream
- Phototherapy: A treatment method that involves using ultraviolet light waves to treat symptoms
- Oral or injectable medication impedes immune responses that can lead to inflammation
In some cases, your doctor may also advise you to change your skin care routine. You can also follow these tips to improve your symptoms:
- Apply an ointment or moisturizing cream on your skin after bathing
- Use gentle unscented soaps or cleansers
- Bathe with lukewarm water, rather than hot water
- Gently pat your skin dry after bathing, rather than rubbing it dry
- Do not scratch or rub your skin
- Stay away from scented laundry detergents, rough clothing, scented skin care products, and other triggers that worsen your symptoms.
- Add a water softener to hard water before swimming or bathing in it.
These tips help improve the symptoms of eczema and prevent exacerbation.