Mollie said: 'My skin has fluctuated ... suffered with eczema ever since she was a child and has used 'very mild' steroid creams throughout her life. 'My mum was advised to use 1% hydrocortisone ...

Crisaborole (Eucrisa) is an alternative to steroids for mild to moderate eczema ... orally or apply them topically as a cream directly to the skin, depending on which type your doctor prescribes.

An account manager was 'addicted' to steroid creams for 30 years to tackle her painful eczema - only for them to leave her with crusty skin and her hair falling out. Rebecca Ebbage went from a ...

Mild corticosteroids ... and red or purple spots on the skin. Apply steroid creams only to the affected areas, and do not use them longer than three weeks without consulting a healthcare provider.

Potent topical steroids outperform mild ones in treating moderate atopic dermatitis in children, improving symptom control and quality of life.

Self-reported manifestations of topical steroid withdrawal in atopic dermatitis include erythema, desquamation, dryness, and oozing.