Medications for Skin Conditions
... Medications used to treat skin conditions include topical and oral medications. Some common topical treatments for skin conditions include: Antibacterials—These medicines, including Bactroban or Cleoc...

Complications
... Sometimes, the open sores and fissures that can occur with dermatitis can become infected. A milder form of infection is impetigo, usually due to staphylococci bacteria. Having atopic dermatitis also ...

Treatment
... Treatment of dermatitis varies, depending on the cause: Contact dermatitis. Treatment consists primarily of identifying what''s causing your irritation and then avoiding it. Sometimes, creams containi...

Self-care
... These steps can help you manage dermatitis: Avoid scratching whenever possible. Cover the itchy area with a dressing, if you can''t keep from scratching it. Trim nails and wear gloves at night. Dress ...

Self-care
... These steps can help you manage dermatitis: Avoid scratching whenever possible. Cover the itchy area with a dressing, if you can''t keep from scratching it. Trim nails and wear gloves at night. Dress ...