There is no effective specific treatment. Severe cases may require prescription ACTH or potent steroids orally or by injection for effective control. There are prescription steroid ointments with high concentrations of drug for local treatment in these cases. Ointment is more enduring than cream. It is not effective in the blister stage.
Antihistamines are ineffective either topically or orally.
A few are harmful by further irritating the skin. Herbal remedies, including plantain, feverfew, and jewelweed, are ineffective. All rights reserved.