How to Treat Eczema

Among various types of eczema, atopic dermatitis is one of the most persistent types to treat. Some may grow out of it eventually, but many others continue to have it throughout adulthood. There are numerous triggers that lead to atopic dermatitis flares, such as dry weather, stress, pollen, contact irritants, certain food like peanuts, eggs, etc. Therefore, it is important to know that even if treatment is successful, there may be flareups where the symptoms return after re-exposure to various triggers. A simple trick or a quick fix may sound good, but not for such a complex and persistent skin condition.

Regardless of the types of eczema, the first line of treatment is to use a strong moisturizer frequently throughout the day. Click here to learn more about LEMYKA non-steroidal therapy creams for eczema. They are safe and effective for infants, toddlers, teens and adults.

Eczema treatments may vary depending on where eczema occurs, i.e., face, hands, or body.

For those with alleviated IgE levels (caused by allergy or infection in most cases), find the source of the allergic reactions is important. For example, if your baby's skin condition got much worse after bathing, you might want to look into the bathing product you are using, and find out if there is any ingredient that may cause irritation. Sodium lauryl sulfate, for example, is a commonly used surfactant in many face washes, shampoos, shower gels. It is a known skin irritant, and therefore should be avoided. The source of allergy could be in the form of skin contact or through one's diet. If your baby is allergic to dairy products, it would be a good idea to substitute out such dairy products. Interestingly, the percentage of children among eczema sufferers that have a food allergy is actually small. So if you choose to follow certain elimination diets, be sure that you or your child is indeed allergic to those particular foods. Although there are various tests you can do to find out what you may be allergic to, being vigilant and keeping notes on how you or your baby react to food is always a good idea.

Various over-the-counter topical creams and natural remedies may offer relief to persistent itching. Please check our blogs on this topic and also click here to find out how LEMYKA creams effectively manage eczema without any steroids and harsh chemicals.

Steroid-containing prescription medicines are the main medical treatment for eczema. It was estimated that over 80% of eczema sufferers use steroid-containing products that are recommended by dermatologists and pediatric dermatologists.

Since over 70% of the eczema population are 5 years or younger, many parents are highly concerned with the safety of repeated use of steroidal creams on the face or over a large area. Use LEMYKA eczema therapy creams for skin barrier restoration and intense itch relief. Learn more here.

There are new medical treatments that gained FDA approval in the recent years.

Dupixent, for example, is an injectable monoclonal antibody that works well for moderate-to-severe eczema among adolescence. Discuss with your physician regarding its potential side effects such as conjunctivitis (pink eye), itchy eyes, oral herpes, painful injection site, and swollen eye lids before use.

For the younger population (2 years of age and older), there is a non-steroidal topical phosphodieterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor called Eucrisa available for treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD). Make sure you read the potential side effects and ask questions before using this prescription medication.

Eczema treatments may vary depending on where eczema occurs, i.e., face, hands, or body.

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