What prescriptions do doctors give for eczema?

Answer 1

Try Diprolene first. It's a topical corticosteriod. Ointment works better than cream.

Answer 2

I am an atopic dermatitis patient with over 40 years of experience;these are what I have used:
1.Prescription strength hydrocortisone cream,aka corticosteroid.
2.Prednisone,shot or pills. Not recommended because the steroid lasts for as long as you use it and the rash comes back after a few days.Then you are left with the side effects(blood does not clot well).
3.Lidex ointment.A little stronger then hydrocortisone.
4.ProtopicBIG MISTAKE.It burned;I hated it and went back to hydrocortisone.Lucky for me since Protopic and it's cousin Elidel are under investigation for CAUSING AN INCREASED RISK OF SKIN CANCER.No one should use these medicines until the testing has been completed and the medicines are absolutely cleared of uping skin cancer risk.
You should also take an antihistamine pill;over-the-counter or prescription.
My dermatologist used to make up a special moisturizing formula of hydrocortisone.It's now available in non-prescription Cortaid with moisturizers.Over the years I have found that Cortaid or the one-percent prescription hydrocortisone cream are the best bets.My worst flareup lasted for four years straight and I was on prescription meds the whole time.Some rashes just take a long time to burn out;I found out that good grooming...using Cetaphil cleansers and moisturizer,the moisturizers frequently during the day,with the hydrocortisone just two to three times a day,were enough to deal with the rash...not stressing about it and knowing that you are taking good care of your sensitive skin is really important when dealing with bothersome eczema.

Answer 3

Itch Relief

Antihistamine medication may reduce the itch during a flare up of ezcema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage & irritation to the skin (the Itch cycle).

Capsaicin applied to the skin acts as a counter irritant (see Gate control theory of nerve signal transmission). Other agents that act on nerve transmissions, like menthol, also have been found to mitigate the body's itch signals, providing some relief. Whilst research has suggested Naloxone hydrochloride and dibucaine suppress the itch cycle in atopic-dermatitis model mice.


Corticosteroids

Dermatitis is often treated by doctors with prescribed Glucocorticoid (a corticosteroid steroid) ointments or creams. For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. Hydrocortisone or Desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. Clobetasol propionate). They are highly effective in most cases, but must be used sparingly to avoid possible side effects, the most significant of which is that their prolonged use can cause the skin to thin and become fragile (atrophy). High strength steroids used over large areas may be significantly absorbed into the body causing bone demineralisation (osteoporosis). Finally by their immunosuppression action they can, if used alone, exacerbate some skin infections (fungal or viral). If using on the face, only a low strength steroid should be used and care must be taken to avoid the eyes.

Hence a steroid of an appropriate strength to promptly settle an episode of eczema should be sparingly applied. Once the desired response has been achieved, it should be discontinued and not used for long-term prevention.


Immunomodulators

Topical immunomodulators like pimecrolimus (Elidel® and Douglan®) and tacrolimus (Protopic®) were developed after corticosteroid treatments, effectively suppressing the immune system in the affected area, and appear to yield better results in some populations. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory about the possible risk of lymph node or skin cancer from use of these products, but many professional medical organizations disagree with the FDA's findings:

* The postulation is that the immune system may help remove some pre-cancerous abnormal cells which is prevented by these drugs. However, any chronic inflammatory condition such as eczema, by the very nature of increased metabolism and cell replication, has a tiny associated risk of cancer (see Bowen's disease).
* Current practice by UK dermatologists [1] is not to consider this a significant real concern and they are increasingly recommending the use of these new drugs. The dramatic improvement on the condition can significantly improve the quality of life of sufferers (and families kept awake by the distress of affected children). The major debate, in the UK, has been about the cost of such newer treatments and, given only finite NHS resources, when they are most appropriate to use.[2]


Antibiotics

The disruption to the skin's normal barrier protection through dry and cracked skin allows easy entry for bacteria and fungi. Scratching by the patient both introduces infection and spreads it from one area to another. Any skin infection further irritates the skin and a rapid detoriation in the condition may ensue; the appropriate antibiotic should be given.

Answer 4

well, I've had it for about 2 years, but it typically depends on how bad your eczema is. If it's really bad then they will prescribe an ointment that you apply to the area as needed, but you also have to make sure that you are taking proper care of your skin. You have to be careful to avoid humidity and make sure that take care of your skin even if you don't have a "breakout"

Answer 5

Usually cortisone cream. By the way eczema can be an allergic reaction try going to an allergist.

Answer 6

remember that some sterioids can't be used continuously as they make the skin thinner. You may need to take a break from them after using it for a week or two.

Answer 7

try Dermatop. its a prescription cream that works really well.

Answer 8

Elidel and Protopic

Answer 9

triamcinolone 0.1% cream. i have it and that's what they gave me. but you shouldn't use it on your face.