Treatments for Eczema

by Badash M

The treatment and management of eczema may include lifestyle changes, medications, phototherapy, and alternative and complementary therapies. The goal of these treatments is to reduce or alleviate skin irritation and other symptoms of eczema.

Treatment may involve the following:

Lifestyle changes Medications Other treatments Alternative and complementary therapies

There are no surgical procedures for the treatment of eczema at this time.

References

Atopic dermatitis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115212/Atopic-dermatitis . Updated July 3, 2017. Accessed December 21, 2017.

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Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
Review Date: 11/2018
Update Date: 12/20/2014

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