As you can tell, these rashes differ in many ways. Because the underlying chronic inflammation makes them all look, feel and respond to treatment in the same ways. If you have eczema or dry skin, you'll probably have it again unless you take preventive steps. Advice in the table below applies to all varieties of eczema and dry skin. The Do's and Don't in the Prevention section are really the key to minimizing your eczema or dry skin, but there are medications and other products that help further.
Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid cream.
Its low potency makes it safe for self-care. Hydrocortisone is probably the strongest anti-itching cream available. Colloidal oatmeal baths and cleansers re-moisturize the dry stratum corneum skin layer, lubricate and help control your itching. Use oatmeal-based cleansing bars as soap replacements since they won't strip your skin of helpful surface oils. Moisturizers and humectants .