SKIN CARE AT HOME <\/p>\n
Daily skin care may cut down on the need for medicines. <\/p>\n
To help you avoid scratching your rash or skin: <\/p>\n
Keepyour skin moist by using ointments (such as petroleum jelly), creams, or lotions 2 to 3 times a day. Choose skin products that do not contain alcohol, scents, dyes, and other chemicals. A humidifier to keep home air moist will also help. <\/p>\n
Avoid things that make symptoms worse, such as: <\/p>\n
When washing or bathing: <\/p>\n
MEDICATIONS <\/p>\n
At this time, allergy shots are not used to treat atopic dermatitis. <\/p>\n
Antihistamines taken by mouth may help with itching or allergies. You can often buy these medicines without a prescription. <\/p>\n
Atopic dermatitis is usually treated with medicines placed directly on the skin or scalp. These are called topical medicines: <\/p>\n
Wet-wrap treatment with topical corticosteroids may help control the condition, but may lead to an infection. <\/p>\n
Other treatments that may be used include: <\/p>\n
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