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I am finally relenting after months of scratchng my lower legs. I now have patches and bumps of thick, probably lichenified, skin. Dermatologist prescribed these creams six months ago but I didn't want to use them. Now, here I am. Talk about stress...I had open heart surgery three months ago. Whatever steroids I was given during the surgery quieted everything down, for a while. I'm embarrassed to show my legs to anyone, even the doctor. I will use the creams as prescribed for two weeks… read more
OTC hydrocortisone is a steroid, but a very light steroid if you are using 1%. I like Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone ointment, as it has no parabens and not a long list of ingredients. Over use of steroids can lead to a condition called Toxic Steroid Withdrawal which can make your eczema so much worse. So use the hydrocortisone only when you really need it. Best of luck to you with your healing.
Madelyn Ewing
Well, I'm done with the steroids...I lasted one and a half days, lol. The prescription steroid scared me. It made my healing, lichenified plaques look brown. I will use OTC hydrocortisone creams, as suggested in many of the articles I've read, CeraVe, etc. Not scratching is the key.
Hi @A MyEczemaTeam Member! I use topical steroids for over 20 years and while it managed my eczema to a certain extent, my eczema always came back with a vengeance. In 2014, steroids stopped working for me completely. That's when I went on Dupixent, which cleared me up 100% of my eczema. Know that you're not alone and living with eczema is all about trial and error and figuring out what works best for you.
Many people have found success with topical steroids in managing their eczema. Here are some key points to consider:
- Effectiveness: When used correctly, topical steroids are often effective in controlling atopic dermatitis
- Usage: It's crucial to follow the exact directions for topical treatment to get the best results Show Full Answer
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