New Medication Approved to Treat Eczema Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, hereditary skin condition that causes redness, itching, and oozing lesions. It mainly affects children but can persist into adulthood.
Doctors often prescribe oral or topical corticosteroids for serious cases.
But while steroids are very effective at quieting inflammation, they can have adverse side effects. Steroid creams may cause thinning of the skin and decreased collagen production, while oral corticosteroids can have more serious adverse effects. Two additional one-year studies, also considered by the FDA, found that adults who used the drug intermittently over the course of the year had no adverse effects except temporary burning and stinging. Preeclampsia , also known as toxemia , is a condition that affects pregnant women and their unborn baby. It is characterized by high blood pressure, water retention, and protein in the urine.