The recommended first-line (basic) treatments for most cases of eczema are emollients and topical steroids. Paste bandages and wet wraps may be a helpful addition for some people, …

Professor Andrew Wright* explores the exciting potential of new treatments in the pipeline for treating eczema. Over the past five years we have seen exciting developments in eczema …

The BEACON trial is assessing the effectiveness, tolerability and cost-effectiveness of methotrexate, dupilumab and abrocitinib (a Janus-kinase inhibitor or ‘JAK’ treatment) and …

Treatment of ear eczema Treatment of ear eczema will depend on the cause and type of eczema, which will need to be diagnosed by your GP. For atopic, seborrhoeic or asteatotic eczema, …

Treatments. Keeping skin moisturised using emollients (medical moisturisers) is key to managing all types of eczema. Topical steroids are the first-line treatment to bring flare-ups under …

It’s not a cure for eczema, but can be very effective in keeping the condition under control. Because of its side effects, it may not be suitable for everyone. It’s available in the UK as …

Methotrexate is an effective treatment for severe eczema. In the largest high-quality study of methotrexate for adults with severe eczema, 40 per cent (4 in 10) of patients saw at least a 50 …

Phototherapy works by targeting the overactive immune response in the skin, to reduce those itchy, irritated red or darker patches caused by flares. If successful, it can improve eczema for …

Dupilumab, also known as Dupixent®, is a treatment for moderate to severe atopic eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) in adults and children aged 12 years and older. It’s also used to …

Atopic eczema usually starts in childhood and it can improve as the child gets older, but it can also return at any time, as eczema is a chronic condition. If you have atopic eczema at an …