After the rash quiets down, use it for another week. Always take the cream with you when you travel and make sure you buy more before you run out. Rescue steroid cream. Never apply this more powerful steroid cream to the face. Hydrating the skin.
Hydration prevents flare-ups.
Soaking in a bath once a day for 10 minutes will also help the itching. Soaps make eczema worse. Young children usually do not need soap. Teenagers need soap to wash under the arms, the genital area, and the feet. After the bath, apply a cream such as Keri, Lubriderm, Nivea, or Nutraderm.