If you
suffer from eczema, your doctor may prescribe
medication to treat your dry, itchy skin. Some of these include:
Antibiotics
If your
eczema has resulted in a bacterial infection, your doctor will prescribe
antibiotics. Take the full amount as prescribed, even if your skin is
beginning to clear up.
Antihistamines
When your
body is reacting negatively to an irritant, histamines and other chemicals are
released that cause allergic reactions. Your doctor may
prescribe an antihistamine to counteract this reaction.
Oral
Steroids
Oral
steroids are often given in cases of severe eczema.
Steroid
Creams
Steroids
ease the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema by suppressing the body's response to
the allergen or cause. Your doctor will prescribe this cream, which is
often only to be used for a few days at a time. Too much use of this cream
can cause your skin to thin, which will make it more susceptible to blemishes,
wrinkles and visible blood vessels.
