The itchy sensation that occurs on a suddenly dry scaly skin is commonly known as eczema. The redness of the skin is the evidence of the invasion of germs along with the lack of moisture in the skin.

Eczema medications cease to work after a certain point of time because even after so many years of research, doctors have not been able to discover any permanent solution for the condition.

It is important to identify eczema symptoms as early as possible for treatments to work well. Along with treatments prescribed by doctors, there are a few home remedies and over-the-counter medicines that can be useful to treat eczema.

The remedies and treatments are as follows:

• Non-perspiring lotions:  As perspiration increases the irritation of skin for people who have eczema, a doctor might prescribe some menthol or camphor-based ointment that may not only soothe the skin but also prevent perspiration and control itching. If the ointment is applied daily, it will give the best results.
• Short and warm shower:  Short and warm showers help in retaining the moisture of the skin and at the same time, prevent any bacterial reaction. A very long and hot shower can only worsen the skin condition.
• Ultraviolet therapy:  This is a good way of getting rid of a severe condition of eczema. The ultraviolet ray can treat rashes and even severe redness or itchy conditions. This is one of the reliable treatment options for the condition and often may work better than some eczema medications .
• Antihistamines:  Though antihistamines can make you feel drowsy, these drugs can be the best solutions to treat eczema. However, take them only on recommendations from your doctor.

The above are few of the commonly used treatments to bring eczema under control. However, some eczema medications only react when the symptoms are identified in the initial stages. So one must stay cautious about the simplest signs of eczema and consult a dermatologist for treatment.