Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to by many doctors and patients as eczema, is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, dry, scaly, red skin.
This prescription medication options table provides information on different medications authorized for sale by Health Canada for eczema. Many patients may be familiar with medications that are applied to the skin (topicals), but there are medications that are injected or taken by mouth as well.
Talk to your doctor or dermatologist to find out which treatment is right for you.
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*This is not a complete list of side effects. Please ask your health care provider or refer to the product monograph for more information.