Oral prescription drugs. If the severe eczema leaves you with open sores that may cause infection, your doctor may give you oral antibiotics for a short time to fight off bacteria that may get ...

Patients with atopic dermatitis — also known as eczema — are susceptible to skin infections, and there are increasing concerns that they can develop severe infections following smallpox vaccination.

This NIHR Collection brings together major studies on the prevention and treatment of childhood eczema. It finds that many ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

Apple cider vinegar can be used as a home remedy for a variety of conditions. Many people with eczema try out home remedies like apple cider vinegar, but there’s no definitive proof that it’s ...

Lower doses of a common antibiotic can curb hair loss caused by a rare skin condition, a new study says. The antibiotic ...

If your eczema is severe and over-the-counter medications don’t help, make an appointment with a doctor. A doctor may prescribe an antihistamine to lessen severe itching and an antibiotic if ...

A new way of treating common inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema is on the horizon ... for different types of rosacea, many are antibiotic-based and they only target some of the symptoms.

Skin swabs taken from eczema patients have shown that when ... endolyins could offer a viable and lasting alternative to antibiotics. Researchers have found that bacteria cannot develop resistance ...