Some people are able to manage their eczema by avoiding triggers and moisturizing regularly. Others may benefit from medications to get eczema flares under control.
In this video, learn about some of the medication options that may help manage eczema when moisturizing isn’t enough, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City.
Dr. Ugonabo is a board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City and an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Division of Dermatology.
References
American Association of Dermatology. (n.d.). Can anything relieve severe atopic dermatitis?.
Küster, D., et al. (2018). Effects of systemic immunosuppressive therapies for moderate‐to‐severe eczema in children and adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Lee, J. H., et al. (2016). A comprehensive review of the treatment of atopic eczema. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research.
National Eczema Association. (n.d.). Prescription injectables.
National Eczema Association. (n.d.). Prescription phototherapy.
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