There is no cure for eczema, but most people can relieve their symptoms with treatment and self care including:

• Reducing scratching and itching of any rashes. For children it may be useful for them to wear anti scratch mittens to prevent scratching and skin damage whislt they sleep.
• Avoid any known triggers
• Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity
• Use non-abrasive clothing fabrics such as cotton
• Using an emollient on a frequent and liberal basis on any dry skin and continue with this even when the skin appears healthy
• Using topical corticosteroids on a short term basis to help reduce swelling, redness and itching
• Avoid biological washing powder