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How to Know if Your Eczema Treatment Isn't Working

With so many options available, many people are able to find a treatment that works for them.

Lauren Smith, MAPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Updated on December 22, 2025
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH | December 17, 2025

If your atopic dermatitis medication isn’t meeting your treatment goals, it may not be the right fit for you. In this video, learn the treatment goals for eczema and what to do if you're not meeting your goals.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, is a medical editor at GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified pediatrician with more than a decade of experience in academic medicine.

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