For example, topical steroids can thin your skin and weaken its ability to defend itself from infections and bacteria.
You should understand that many prescription and over the counter medications can be more harmful than good to your health, especially taken over an extended period of time.
Many people that use over the counter eczema treatments often find that they get minimal relief from these types of products. This is because many of these OTC eczema treatments only aim to temporarily reduce the symptoms of eczema and not address the underlying causes.
Another problem with OTC eczema treatments is the higher cost compared to natural home remedies or herbal remedies.
You may want to consider some effective and natural home remedies. Herbal remedies are safer and more natural than over the counter eczema treatments. Some natural home remedies address the root causes of eczema and over time can greatly reduce or eliminate the outbreaks.
