Harvard Women's Health Watch
Getting rid of the itch of eczema
Ask the doctors Q. I was recently diagnosed with eczema. Is this condition treatable without the use of steroids? I’d like to avoid using them if I can. A. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Some people with eczema have mild dryness or itchiness, while others experience more severe symptoms, such a scaly rash or skin that cracks and oozes. Eczema is more common