When & How To Use Steroid Creams For Children With Eczema

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If your child's skin has active eczema and is red and itchy, topical steroids can help to soothe that and allow the skin to heal and become comfortable again. 

Remember:

• steroid creams are safe and essential for eczema care
• use steroids on any skin with red, itchy, active eczema
• stop steroid creams when eczema has gone and start if eczema returns, but keep using moisturiser every day
• if your child still has red, itchy, active eczema please see your doctor or nurse

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