<s>[INST] How is eczema treated? [/INST] While there is no cure, eczema is treatable. Steroid creams are the most common prescription treatment that your doctor may recommend during eczema flare-ups.

Here is some general advice for managing your eczema:

Protect your skin by applying a moisturiser or emollient at least twice every day, including during periods between flare-ups when your eczema is under control. Thick moisturisers or ointments are best.
Wet dressings can help cool, protect and rehydrate your skin.
Treat flare-ups by using ointments or creams prescribed by your doctor. You may need intermittent courses of steroid creams. Your doctor will recommend weak steroids for eczema affecting the face, underarms and groin areas, and stronger steroids for other areas. Be careful to use the cream exactly as your doctor recommended. You don’t need to worry about side effects of steroid creams, as these are rare in both children and adults, as long as you use them as prescribed.
Control itching by using antihistamines, a cold compress for the affected area and trying not to scratch. Sometimes your doctor may also recommend steroid creams to control the itching, used less intensively than during a flare-up.
Control infection by using antibiotics to treat infection, if prescribed by your doctor.
Some dermatologists might also use ultraviolet light (PUVA) and some strong oral medicines to reduce inflammation if your eczema is severe.

You may find that your eczema improves as you get older. Source: HEALTHDIRECT. Link: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/eczema. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>