A Non-Steroidal Choice for Topical Treatment of Eczema

Atopic dermatitis, called eczema by many, is the irritation and inflammation of your skin that causes itching, scratching, redness, swelling, and more. Eczema is believed to affect 10%-20% of infants in the USA and about 3% of children and adults. If you are part of those statistics, ask your doctor about Eucrisa Ointment, a newer non-steroidal remedy to reduce your symptoms. There is no cure for eczema, but Eucrisa Ointment has shown favorable results for those dealing with mild to moderate eczema.

How Eucrisa Ointment Helps Reduce Symptoms of Eczema

The active ingredient of Eucrisa Ointment is Crisaborole, a PDE4 (phosphodiesterase-4) inhibitor. It is the PDE4 enzymes that help regulate inflammation in your body. For those with eczema, these enzymes could be more active in skin cells that can result in inflammation in your skin. Once applied as directed, Eucrisa Ointment is absorbed into your skin cells and, without sounding complicated, basically inhibits the PDE4 enzymes to decrease the inflammatory reaction.

New Research About Eczema

Some of the recent research on what causes eczema has pointed to structural defects in your skin barrier that allows toxins and antigens to enter which sets off your body’s immune response, which is to cause inflammation to try and chase the threat away. It appears that more than 50% of kids with atopic dermatitis (AD) will eventually develop asthma and/or allergies. Fortunately, for some children, there are about 2/3 of kids with eczema that will outgrow it.

Before Eucrisa Ointment is Prescribed to You

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or are breast feeding to be certain of any health risks for an unborn or nursing baby. Provide a medical history with a list of any OTC and Rx drugs you currently take or use. This will help your doctor to determine if Eucrisa Ointment is the right treatment for you.

Precautions for Eucrisa Ointment

You should not apply Eucrisa Ointment to children under 2 years of age. Be careful to avoid contact with eyes and mouth if applying Eucrisa Ointment around your face. Eucrisa Ointment and other meds should be stored out of children’s reach and do not share them with anyone else.

Possible Side Effects of Eucrisa Ointment

• Itching
• Burning
• Stinging

Drugs Similar to Eucrisa Ointment

• Elidel
• Protopic Ointment
• E45 Itch Relief Cream