Prescriptions

Education Resource Center: Topical, Prescription, Steroid-Free Options for Eczema

There are 2 topical prescription eczema drugs that do not contain steroids. These are called topical immunomodulators or TIMs. Both are effective in treating the itch and rash of eczema. Neither causes certain side effects, such as thinking of the skin (atophy), or stretch marks (striae), spider veins or discoloration of the skins.

One of them is Elidel® (pimecrolimus). Elidel is a steroid-free cream for patients aged 2 years and older who have mild-to-moderate eczema.
The other topical immunomodulator is Protopic® (tacrolimus). It is a steroid-free ointment for patients aged 2 years and

Education Resource Center: Using Topical Prescription Steroids

Topical steroids are commonly prescribed to treat eczema. Steroids come in many strengths – low, mid, high, and ultra-high.

Topical Corticosteroids: Myths & Facts

Topical corticosteroids have been used extensively for over 50 years to treat various inflammatory skin conditions. Without a doubt, they remain one of the most valuable currently available treatments, and if used properly, can control symptoms and restore patients’ quality of life.

Education Resource Center: Using Prescription Creams and Ointments

People with eczema often need prescription medications to control their symptoms. If you are using prescription drugs to treat your eczema, it is important to talk with your doctor about how to use them properly and what you should expect from them.

Education Resource Center: Topical, Prescription, Steroid-free Options

There are 2 topical prescription eczema drugs that do not contain steroids. These are called topical immunomodulators or TIMs. Both are effective in treating the itch and rash of eczema.

Noncompliance Lowers Treatment Effectiveness

According to a new study presented at the annual congress of the European Academy for Dermatology and Venereology, compliance with topical dermatologic therapies is worse than most physicians realize.

Parenting Children with Eczema: Beneath the Surface

Excerpted from a presentation by Joanna Hamilton, at the 2010 National Eczema Association Patient Conference. Mrs. Wyoming 2009, Joanna shares her experiences as a parent of children with eczema.

New Medicines?

Q: What are some of the new medicines that can be used for eczema? I have been using MimyX and/or clobetasol propionate ointment when flare-ups happen. Is there anything else that would help? The clobetasol is thinning my skin. What would be as good to treat the areas?

Topical Steroids for 5 Year Old?

Q: My son is 5 years old and has been on a variety of eczema treatments, such as Elidel and Derma-Smoothe. What are the recommendations for Derma-Smoothe? His skin improved initially after using this for four weeks, then he went right back to breaking out. I also have tried over-the-counter hydrocortisone (1 percent) and hydrocortisone oil (.5 percent). Any other suggestions?

Prolonged Cellcept usage?

Q: Are there any long-term studies of the affects of prolonged CellCept usage?

CellCept and Protopic Together?

Q: What about CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) and Protopic—is it safe to use them together?

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Soap Nuts Helps Son's Seborrheic Eczema

I found organic virgin coconut oil and soap nuts (a fruit, not a nut, that grows on the soapberry tree). I boil the nuts to make a soap nut liquid for my son’s bath/shampoo/laundry. Since using these there has been a huge improvement in his skin!