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. Put on the cream within 3 minutes after the bath to trap the moisture in the skin. An antihistamine is needed at bedtime for itching that is keeping your child from getting to sleep or causes your child to wake up during the night.