How to Treat It with Medication
The good news about baby eczema is, first, that it will most likely go away sooner or later, and second, that there are things you can do to treat it. Usually, simple home remedies can treat eczema. In more serious conditions, doctors will prescribe medications.
Topical steroid creams.
Sometimes, doctors prescribe steroid creams to eliminate the inflammation caused by eczema. Some mild steroid creams can be purchased over the counter, but you should not use these on your child without first asking your doctor. Sustained use of steroid-containing medications may over time weaken the skin and cause other harmful side effects.
Antibacterial medication
Serious eczema is complicated by bacterial infection. In cases where the eczema develops pus-filled blisters or oozing lesions, an antibacterial medication can fight the infection. This type of treatment may use either an oral antibiotic or a topical cream.
Immunomodulatory drugs
Some new medications actually impact the body’s immune system, allowing the body to reduce the inflammation produced by eczema. The most common form of immunomodulatory medicine is called Elldel, and is applied in a white cream on the affected area. Only in rare cases is it used on children under two.