Experts agree that medicated shampoos are one of the most effective forms of treatment to alleviate eczema symptoms. An overgrowth of yeast causes seborrheic dermatitis, medicated shampoos help to ...

• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.

Eczema symptoms can be mild — a small patch of itchy, dry, red or pink textured skin — or they can be severe, Dr. Shasa Hu, ...