Monday, August 30, 2010
Options in Eczema Treatment
1) Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine can be used to help decrease the amount of itching. These medications may cause drowsiness. Some new antihistamines are also available that do not cause drowsiness.
2) Topical steroid creams used to help to decrease the inflammation in the skin, thus decreasing the itching and swelling. Many topical steroids in various strengths are available. Steroids, if overused, are potentially damaging to the skin.
3) Other options include oral antibiotics; oral cyclosporine designed to suppress the immune system; Oral antibiotics can help to reduce inflammation associated with eczema.
4) topical immunomodulators which are a new class of drugs for the treatment of eczema. These drugs are used topically to alter the immune system response.
5) Eczema-Ltd an all natural topical mineral option for the treatment of eczema.
2) Topical steroid creams used to help to decrease the inflammation in the skin, thus decreasing the itching and swelling. Many topical steroids in various strengths are available. Steroids, if overused, are potentially damaging to the skin.
3) Other options include oral antibiotics; oral cyclosporine designed to suppress the immune system; Oral antibiotics can help to reduce inflammation associated with eczema.
4) topical immunomodulators which are a new class of drugs for the treatment of eczema. These drugs are used topically to alter the immune system response.
5) Eczema-Ltd an all natural topical mineral option for the treatment of eczema.
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