eczema

Useful handouts for use of steroid creams and moistursers here and here

Using topical steroids and emollients together

Most people with eczema will also use emollients (moisturisers). Emollients are very different to topical steroids, and should be used and applied in a different way. See separate leaflet called 'Emollients (Moisturisers) for Eczema'. When using the two treatments, after you have applied the steroid, wait 30-60 minutes before applying emollients to any steroid-treated areas of skin (or vice versa). This avoids 'diluting' the steroid which may make it less effective

One total body application of cream will use up about 30 grams