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Topical Steroids. One of the most commonly prescribed medications for eczema is topical corticosteroids, or just steroids, which can ease redness and reduce inflammation and itching so that your skin can begin to heal. Steroids are naturally occurring substances that our bodies make in order to regulate growth and immune function.
Ointments are usually the first choice for treatment. They have the highest oil content of all the products you can use to manage your babyâs eczema (followed by creams and then lotions), so they donât generally burn when theyâre applied to sensitive skin and are very good at sealing in moisture.