Creams That Help with Itching
As in atopic dermatitis, the person suffers from amerce itching. To control this frequent itching cycle, different corticosteroids and ointments are prescribed. Apply it as instructed by the doctor. However, overuse of the drug can cause side effects, including thinning of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is caused due to over functioning of the immune system; therefore, to control the immune system’s activity, the creams containing drugs called calcineurin inhibitors including tacrolimus, and pimecrolimus are given that affect the immune system. These immunity drugs are not given to infants, but the patients after age two least. These medicines help to control skin reactions. These drugs should be used as prescribed. Try to avoid strong sunlight when you are using these drugs.
However, medications can have side effects. Therefore these drugs contain warning about the potential risk of cancer. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the risk-to-benefit ratio of these drugs is similar to those of many other conventional treatments of atopic dermatitis.