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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.
That's where topical treatments like eczema lotions can provide quicker relief. Finding the best lotion for eczema starts with understanding what kind you have. Eczema is a broad term that means dermatitis inflammation of the skin, says Rebecca Kazin, a board-certified dermatologist at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology.