Other people can make you feel uncomfortable about using them. No one can force you to use emollients but if you don t then you will probably find that your skin looks and feels a lot worse. You need to find the emollients that are right for you, the ones which feel good to use and this might take some trial and error to get it right. There are lots of different treatments for eczema that your doctor can suggest for you to try. Some people use steroids which you can put on the skin, others use bandaging or anti-histamines to help with itching.
Some people use complementary medicines like homeopathy which can help too.
Talk to your doctor for further information or see FAQ . So, now that you know the basic facts about eczema and how to look after it here are some myths about eczema that you might have heard.