Eczema
Symptoms
- Dry, itchy skin
- Red, inflamed patches
- Cracked or scaly skin
- Skin that weeps or crusts
- Thickened skin from scratching
Who this service is for
- Adults with diagnosed eczema
- Those experiencing flare-ups
- People who need stronger treatments than OTC options
This service is not suitable for
- Those with infected eczema
- People with eczema herpeticum (viral infection)
- Those requiring specialist dermatology input
When to seek urgent care
Contact your GP or seek emergency care immediately if you experience:
- Signs of skin infection (pus, increased redness, warmth)
- Rapidly worsening symptoms
- Eczema not responding to treatment
Treatment information
Eczema is managed with regular emollients and, for flares, a prescription cream or ointment at a strength matched to the area and severity. Your prescriber will set out a simple routine, when to step treatment up or down, and when infection or a poor response needs a GP.
Prescription treatment is only supplied following a clinical assessment. If treatment is not clinically appropriate, you will not be charged for medication.
Reviewed by
Anand Sharma
MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber
Superintendent Pharmacist (designate)
Important information
This is a private healthcare service. Prescription medications are only supplied following a clinical assessment by a qualified prescriber. Treatment is not guaranteed and will only be provided where clinically appropriate. Alternative options may be discussed.