The first step is to see a doctor or an esthetician to be sure that what you have is, in fact, eczema. A doctor may prescribe medication and an esthetician may suggest special skin care products or ultraviolet (UV) light treatment. Once your rash(es) have been correctly identified, then there are a few things you can do.

Dry skin will agitate eczema so start by moisturizing several times a day. This will not cure you of eczema (there is no known cure), but it will relieve some of the symptoms that go along with it and can even eliminate a mild eczema rash.

Next, do everything you can to avoid scratching your skin. This will only worsen your discomfort. Try bathing in lukewarm water for only a few minutes at a time, and then applying a topical antibiotic and moisturizer immediately following.

Like all skin conditions, keep a daily journal to compare your outbreaks with your diet, stress levels, weather, hormones, etc. Once you identify the triggers that cause your eczema to flare, you can then modify your routine and diet.