Eczema is a condition where the skin becomes inflamed, itchy, cracked, rough, and red. Some people may also develop blisters. While some people recover from this condition, others continue to suffer from it into adulthood. It is important to recognize the symptoms and seek professional help right away so that treatment is more effective.

Symptoms to watch out for:

Adults:

• The rash often appears on the elbows, knee creases, or neck area
• A rash that causes very dry skin
• An itchy rash that doesn't seem to go away
• A rash that looks scaly
• Skin infections caused by these rashes
• The rash is different in infants under two years of age and children between two years of age and puberty.

For infants:

• They often appear on the scalp and cheeks
• They form bubbles before the fluid comes out
• The rash disrupts sleep and itches constantly

For children two years and older:

• The rash may be bumpy
• They can be light or dark in color
• Permanent itching or bumps may occur

Some treatments

While there is no cure for eczema, there are treatments that can help control skin swelling, rashes, and itching with a combination of home remedies and some doctor-prescribed medications. Some home remedies include taking a warm bath, applying moisturizer to the skin within three minutes of bathing to ensure the skin stays hydrated; wearing cotton and soft fabrics, not wearing rough, scratchy, and tight clothing, using a humidifier in dry or cold weather, and keeping nails short to prevent scratching the skin and causing inflammation.

Everyone has their own triggers that make their condition worse. Therefore, it is important to recognize these symptoms and monitor what works and what doesn't.

Some medications you should know about when treating eczema include:

Bansal HP

It contains benzoic acid, salicylic acid, and a proprietary red oak bark extract to prevent bacterial infections. The salicylic acid it contains helps the body slough off rough or dead skin cells.

Alcortin A

Alcortin A is a combination medication that contains aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol. Each of these medications has properties as an antibiotic and antifungal agent that can treat stubborn skin problems.

Alcohol Quinone

It contains iodoquinol and aloe polysaccharides. Both have antibiotic and antifungal properties that help treat skin conditions.

Dubicent

This medication contains dupilumab, which works by blocking certain natural proteins in the body that cause inflammation and swelling. Dupilumab also belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies.

Layos

It contains prednisone, which is known to treat skin conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, which relieve symptoms such as swelling and other allergic reactions by changing how the body responds to various medical conditions.

Halogenide

Since it contains the ingredient halogenide, this medication can reduce swelling, itching, and redness on the skin. It also belongs to the class of drugs called corticosteroids.

It is always advisable to consult a doctor before using any medication that contains chemicals. While some medications may work for one patient, they may not work for another. Simply because someone may have an allergic reaction to some of the ingredients in the medication. Use only the prescribed medications that are suitable for your skin condition to ensure that there are no side effects.