Eczema is one of the skin conditions caused due to inflammation of the skin. This condition causes itchiness, redness, and dryness of the skin. The skin also becomes lathery and cracked. There is no specific part of the skin that usually gets affected by Eczema. It can appear anywhere on the body. Most people face this problem when they are young and in their infant stage. Eczema can also give rise to other allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever. Eczema is also known as dermatitis. There are no solid causes of Eczema as in most cases it is genetic and runs through families. The gene can also cause extra sensitive skin in some people. In some cases, defects in the skin barrier can trigger Eczema. These defects let the germ in through the skin by letting the moisture out.

There are other factors that contribute to Eczema:

Dry skin

• Stress
• Sweat and heat
• Cold or dry climate
• Contact with woolen and synthetic fabric that have irritating substances. Sometimes, even soap

Before there is any medical condition, there are symptoms. It is always wise to identify these symptoms before the condition becomes serious. Here are some of the symptoms you should be able to identify after knowing:

• There is always itching before any rash appears that later becomes an Eczema rash or a dermatitis rash. Watch out for any itchy sensations especially when it doesn’t seem to stop.
• If there is itching and you know about the family history of Eczema then there is a good chance that itchiness is a symptom of Eczema and not a regular itching.
• If there is any yellowish pus-like formation on the place you have been itching, it is a sure sign of eczema and needs medical attention.

There are other treatments for Eczema that are available online on many websites:

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Cream

This is a fragrance-free cream that costs around $11 for a 26 grams tube. It claims to relieve five main symptoms of Eczema that include itch, dryness, scaling or peeling, roughness, redness, and irritation. It is a steroid-free, dermatologist tested cream. There is 2% of colloidal oatmeal in the formula to help treat eczema. Seven intense moisturizer and three vitamins help get rid of the main symptoms of eczema that in turn treats the condition.

Aveeno Active Naturals Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream

These eczema therapy creams come for $18 for a 354ml bottle. There is colloidal oatmeal in the formula and provides relief from dry, itchy, and irritated skin. It soothes skin from eczema and is steroid and fragrance-free. Some of the leading dermatologists have helped in developing this cream. It has ceramides, which are essential lipids that are found naturally in the skin and play a key role in restoring the protective function of the skin. It can be used on babies and will not be harsh on their skin. Adults and grown-up kids too can use this.

Gold Bond Medicated Eczema Relief Cream

Like other Gold Bond creams for eczema, this one too has 2 percent of colloidal oatmeal that is an active ingredient and 7 moisturizers with 3 vitamins in the formula. It gives relief from the main five symptoms of eczema that include itchiness, dryness, roughness, redness, and irritation. A 155g tube comes for $10. This too is a steroid and fragrance-free creams and can be used on kids as well as adults.

Neosporin Eczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream

These dailies moisturizing cream is clinically proven to relieve itching related to eczema flare-up and restore healthier skin within 3 days of usage. There is no fragrance in the cream and is steroid free. A 170g tube comes for $14. This cream has a unique formula that contains a blend of lipid, humectant, and emollient to help retain the lost moisture to make the skin look and become healthy.

Natralia Eczema & Psoriasis Cream

This cream relieves rash, irritation, itching, and redness from the skin when applied daily as directed by the doctor or dermatologist. It is also suitable for children who are facing eczema condition. This a cream that has natural ingredients of herbal extracts and essential oils such as lavender oil, chamomile, licorice, aloe vera, and evening primrose. This cream is made in Australia but is available online and/or a medical clinic for $13 for a 56g tube.

Before buying any cream, consult the dermatologist or the doctor you are seeing for this condition. In case you see the symptoms and diagnose yourself with eczema, do not directly buy any cream and start the treatment. A professional medical diagnosis is imperative before starting any treatment irrespective of what you read on the Internet. You may also read online reviews given by real-time users. Also, remember that not all reviews can be applied to you as people have different skin and sometimes the same cream will react differently on two people.