Overuse seems to diminish effectiveness, so I tend to rotate them. There is a bit of trial and error here. Between applications of these steroids, I like lotions such as Cetaphil and Eucerin. Read the labels and avoid putting anything on your skin that contains formaldehyde or a derivative, such as Quaternium-15. Lukewarm baths with Aveeno are soothing.
Showers are cool and short.
Lots of soaps are drying, so during a flare-up, I use Cetaphil. Between episodes I use Dove Fragrance Free. At night, ointments such as Hydrolatum and Aquaphor are very good. Do not rub in vigorously. I use old pyjamas and sheets that I don't mind getting greasy.