Treating Atopic Dermatitis
Home Remedies
Avoid Triggers
There are many potential triggers in the environment and things around you that can cause an eczema flare. Identifying and avoiding potential triggers is an easy way to help get your eczema under control. See our list of common triggers below.
- Dry skin.
- Household products – hand soaps, laundry detergent, shampoos, body wash, and surface cleaners.
- Fragrances.
- Fabrics, especially wool and polyester.
- Antibiotic ointments.
- Certain chemical dyes.
Keep skin moisturized
Non-hydrated skin is more prone to eczema flares, as dry skin is more prone to irritation and itchiness.
Apply a cold compress to itchy skin areas
This can help to alleviate skin itch and prevent scratching.
Wear cotton gloves and cut fingernails
This can help to limit scratching of the skin which can lead to increased intensity of itch and skin damage.
Atopic Dermatitis Medications
There are many medications that can be used to control symptoms of atopic dermatitis. A few treatment options physicians may prescribe based on the severity of symptoms and your individual health include:
Topical corticosteroids to reduce redness and inflammation
- Desonide 0.05% ointment
- Hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment
- Bethamethasone
Topical calcineurin inhibitors to reduce pain and itch
- Pimecrolimus 1% cream
- Tacrolimus 0.03 to 0.1% ointment
Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors to reduce itch
- Crisaborole
Tricyclic antidepressants can help relieve itch
- Doxepin
Oral jak inhibitors
- Abrocitinib
- Upadacitinib
Oral antihistamines to reduce itch and improve sleep
- Diphenhydramine
- Hydroxyzine
- Cyproheptadine
Oral immunosuppressants to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Azathioprine
Monoclonal antibodies to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation
- Dupilumab
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Tralokinumab