Some uncommon but potentially useful treatments?

Common treatments for eczema include moisturizers/emollients, steroids, calcineurin inhibitors (Elidel and Protopic), UV treatment, and antihistimines.

Some patients have found some less common treatments and approaches that improve their eczema. Some of these are mentioned by Adnana Nasis in his book, Eczema Free for Life. He cautions that there is not conclusive research on any of these (see his book for more information). Still, when you feel discouraged by traditional approaches try one of these:

• evening primrose oil supplements
• eliminating dust mites
• Chinese medicine
• massage with lotions and emollients that are known not to cause flare-ups
• biofeedback
• Ranitidine (antihistimine)
• salt baths
• oolong tea
• Gloves in a Bottle