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Whats the best treatment for exema?

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Multiple treatments: Eczema is a skin allergy. The simplest treatments are antihistamines plus mild cortisone creams like 1% hydrocortisone; however, a dermatology consultation and diagnosis are important, especially if stronger medication is needed.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Eczema: Treatment depends on the cause. Eczema from allergies environmental (mold etc) / food responds to eliminating triggers. Keep the skin hydrated with lotion like Amlactin. It is also seen it in strep infections, treating the infection gets rid of the eczema. Can be just skin condition treat w/topical steroid creams, aveeno oatmeal baths. Make sure it is not psoriasis. F/U with dermatologist

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Usually: Eczema treatment should include use of gentle soap, good moisturizer cream or lotion or ointment, short warm showers, stress reduction,exercise. topical steroids, oral antihistamines or oral steroids or extreme cases immunosuppressives or modulators

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