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Is there a pill i can take for eczema?
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Yes: Claritin (loratadine) (or other anti-histamines) can help relieve the itching associated with eczema, but wont help with the eczema itself. The mainstay of eczema treatment is moisturizing lotions and avoidance of triggers.
Answered 6/24/2014
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