Steroid medications - the fire analogy

Key messages

Bath routine: wash, moisturize, apply hydrocortisone. Steroids reduce eczema inflammation. Use after bath, apply daily until clear. Choose correct strength.

Resources
Kidshealth

https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/tags/eczema

Bleach bath handout

https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/Bleach_baths_for_Eczema_08.2023.pdf