I use Atopiclair on my back for eczema, Anything else I can do to help with the itch associated with eczema?
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Hydrocortizone creams.
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For some people, antihistamine medications help reduce the itch associated with eczema. Hydrocortisone creams and ointments are helpful. Ointments in a petroleum base will make your clothes stick to your skin more than a cream will, but they are also likely, in my experience, to help more. There are other two things you can (and may already) do: drink lots and lots of water -- more than the standard 64 oz a day -- and put moisturizer on your back. The best moisturizers will be creams, not lotions. Eucerin and Aquaphor are both good choices, as are many of the products by Aveeno. What ever you get, make sure it's hypoallergenic. Make sure to put the cream on immediately after taking a shower or bath. It's best not to dry the affected area fully. Instead, pat it mostly dry with a damp washcloth and then put cream or Vaseline on the problematic area. If the eczema becomes bad enough and starts to interfere with your daily life, talk to a dermatologist. They may be able to find a topical steroid that will help calm things down. Good luck, and I hope this helps!
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