Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Please recommend the best ointment or cream for eczema?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Cortisone: For over the counter use, 1% Hydrocortisone cream or ointment can be useful, but not very strong. You may need a prescription-strength one from your doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is there any medicine can cure eczema and is there any cream or ointment that can remove the dark pigments caused by eczema?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Concerning atopic eczema why do ALL pharma paraffin and chemical based creams and ointments just sit on the surface of skin doing nothing beneficial?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I use Clobetasol ointment or cream for eczema? (dyshidrotic eczema) until when? Thanks.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
About atopic eczema why do all paraffin + chemical based creams + ointments just sit on surface of skin to irritate and scratch off giving no relief?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can fluocinonide .05 cream be used with triamcinolone acetate 1% ointment for eczema?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Good day. Can a gp give a prescription for Dovate cream/ointment? If not, what is the strongest over the counter eczema cream you would recommend similar to Dovate (the only one that worked for me)? The affected areas are mainly on my hands.
Which topical steroid would you consider best for treating dishydrotic eczema , and wich pharmaceutical form (ie cream vs ointment)?
Can you recommend an over-the-counter topical drug (cream ointment or lotion) for fairly severe eczema on my hands also in om my back calves
I have 3 creams which one is best for eczema? 1 Nystatin ointment 2 clotrimazole and betamethason dipropionate cream 3 aloe vesta anti fungal ointmen
Any cream or ointment i can use to reduce itching caused by eczema....thanks?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
