<s>[INST] How can infections due to eczema be prevented and treated? [/INST] People with eczema that is not well managed can be more likely to have skin infections with bacteria such as Staph (Staphylococcus aureus), and viruses such as the cold sore (herpes simplex) virus.

People with eczema who have infections need to treat these as they occur. They may also need long term prevention strategies, such as diluted bleach baths, which can help prevent future skin infections.

Long term oral antibiotics can be helpful for people who suffer from recurrent infected eczema. Source: ASCIA. Link: https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/skin-allergy/eczema. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>