The itchy sensation that occurs on a suddenly dry scaly skin is commonly known as eczema. The redness of the skin is the evidence of the invasion of germs along with the lack of moisture in the skin.

Eczema medications cease to work after a certain point of time because even after so many years of research, doctors have not been able to discover any permanent solution for the condition. However, apart from eczema medications, certain home remedies are useful for treating and curbing eczema to a great extent.

It is important to identify eczema symptoms as early as possible for treatments to work well.

The remedies and treatments are as follows:

• Non-perspiring lotions:  As perspiration increases the irritation of skin for people who have eczema, a doctor might prescribe some menthol or camphor-based ointment that may not only soothe the skin but also prevent perspiration and control itching. If the ointment is applied daily, it will give the best results.
• Short and warm shower:  Short and warm showers help in retaining the moisture of the skin and at the same time, prevent any bacterial reaction.

The above are few of the commonly used treatments to bring eczema under control. However, some eczema medications only react when the symptoms are identified in the initial stages. So one must stay cautious about the simplest signs of eczema and consult a dermatologist for treatment.