Eczema often becomes worse in the winter, when indoor air is very dry. Your health care provider will examine your skin. He or she will ask about your history and your family's history of rashes and about other problems such as allergies or asthma. Mild eczema sometimes does not need any treatment. No prescription is needed for this cream.
More severe eczema can be more difficult to treat.
However, medicines such as antihistamines and steroid creams can help prevent or control the itching. Antihistamine pills can usually prevent the itching of severe eczema. Many antihistamines cause drowsiness, so you may want to take the medicine only at bedtime. Some antihistamines are available that do not cause drowsiness. These nonsedating antihistamines are more expensive, but they can be taken day or night to prevent itching.