Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities with both: 1. One or more venous stasis ulcer(s) unresponsive to wound care, 2. Six month trial of treatment of compression bandage system or compression garment, exercise and elevation of the affected limb.
Ointments are usually the first choice for eczema treatment. They have the highest oil content of all the products (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.
Topical steroids are the best choice of anti-itch cream. They are available in a variety of strengths and formulas and can be purchased over the counter as hydrocortisone cream. Ointments and creams are the strongest topical steroids while gels and sprays are the weakest.