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Do’s and Don’ts of Topical Eczema Treatments

Medically reviewed by Kevin Berman, M.D., Ph.D.
Written by Kelly Crumrin
Posted on November 8, 2021

Do you treat your eczema with prescription topical medications? No matter what type of topical treatment you use for your atopic dermatitis, follow this simple guide to get the best results and avoid potential problems.

Read more about different types of topical treatments and how they work for eczema.

Learn how to make sure your topical treatment is as effective as possible for your eczema.

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References
  1. Prescription Topicals — National Eczema Association
  2. Eczema Types: Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis and Treatment — American Academy of Dermatology Association
  3. Eczema and Bathing — National Eczema Association
  4. Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis — DermNet NZ
  5. Eczema Causes and Triggers — National Eczema Association

Kevin Berman, M.D., Ph.D. is a dermatologist at the Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Learn more about him here.
Kelly Crumrin is a senior editor at MyHealthTeam and leads the creation of content that educates and empowers people with chronic illnesses. Learn more about her here.

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