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What is, in your opinion, the most effective medication/drug in treating eczema? what other nonpharmacological tips can you give on treating eczema?
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Eczema treatment: Eczema is a disease of skin inflammation and infection. There are also many triggers for its flare like allergies, stress, infections and micronutrient deficiency. The best way to treat it is to avoid irritant like soap, moisturize your skin frequently and apply topical anti-inflammatory medication like cortisone cream or ointment. You might need antibiotic when there is signs of infection.
Answered 4/22/2019
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