When & How To Use Steroid Creams For Children With Eczema
When & How To Use Steroid Creams For Children With Eczema
If your child's skin has active eczema and is red and itchy, topical steroids can help to soothe that and allow the skin to heal and become comfortable again. You use steroid creams alongside other important eczema treatments, particularly moisturisers and avoidance of soap.
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If your child's skin has active eczema and is red and itchy, topical steroids can help to soothe that and allow the skin to heal and become comfortable again.
Remember:
- steroid creams are safe and essential for eczema care
- use steroids on any skin with red, itchy, active eczema
- stop steroid creams when eczema has gone and start if eczema returns, but keep using moisturiser every day
- if your child still has red, itchy, active eczema please see your doctor or nurse
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Print out an eczema action plan
You can print out this Eczema care plan (PDF, 254 KB) and take it with you when you see your child's doctor. Ask the doctor to mark on the diagram where you should put moisturiser and topical steroids on your child's skin.
See the KidsHealth eczema action plan page for the English and Samoan versions.
Find out how bleach baths can help
Antiseptic baths 2 times a week can help prevent infection and improve eczema. Find out how to use bleach baths.
See when and how to use bleach baths for your child with eczema
Live chat with a children's skin doctor
Watch a video of a live chat - answers to some common eczema and skin care questions from parents.
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This page last reviewed 13 June 2022.
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