Dermatologists will review your current medication and offer support to ensure that they are being used correctly. Further remedies they might offer include:
Topical calcineurin inhibitors – these are ointments that will suppress your immune system, which include tacrolimus and pimecrolimus
Topical corticosteroids
Wet wraps or bandages
Phototherapy – ultraviolet light which will combat further inflammation
Immunosuppressants – tablets that work to suppress the immune system, which include ciclosporin, azathioprine and methotrexate
Alitretinoin – medicine specifically for adults to treat severe eczema of the hands
Psychological support if necessary