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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.
Rash treatments include moisturizers, lotions, baths, cortisone creams that relieve swelling, and. antihistamines, which relieve itching. For eczema, the physician may suggest moisturizers called emollients. that retain water in skin, keeping it smooth while soothing any itch. For poison ivy, physicians may recommend. cool showers and calamine lotion, and an antihistamine for severe cases to decrease itching and redness. For. rashes caused by an allergen, including hives, the doctor will need to determine which food, substance, medicine, or insect caused the problem.