Neosporin Eczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream is clinically proven to restore visibly healthier skin in 3 days. This cream goes beyond ordinary daily lotions to relieve dryness, itch and irritation due to eczema while also helping to strengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier function.

Neosporin is not a proven treatment for eczema, and there are other more effective options available. If you are suffering from eczema, it is recommended to consult with a dermatologist or healthcare professional to discuss the best treatment options for your specific condition.

NEOSPORIN® is the number-one doctor recommended brand of topical antibiotic in the US. As with other topical antibiotics, it's typically used to treat skin infections and protect wounds from potential infection1,2. NEOSPORIN® products treat minor wounds such as scrapes, cuts and light burns.

Neomycin is an antibiotic, which helps reduce the risk of infection. Betamethasone valerate and neomycin cream is used to treat skin conditions including; eczema, psoriasis, severe insect bites and other types of rash. The cream will reduce swelling and protect the skin from infection.

Some products, such as Aveeno parabens lotion, Cerave moisturizing cream, and Cetaphil lotion, are designed specifically to be hypoallergenic, anti-itch, and effective for those with eczema. In general, look for moisturizing lotions which contain ingredients that help eczema-prone skin, including: oat or shea butter.

NEOSPORIN® is the number-one doctor recommended brand of topical antibiotic in the US. As with other topical antibiotics, it's typically used to treat skin infections and protect wounds from potential infection1,2. NEOSPORIN® products treat minor wounds such as scrapes, cuts and light burns.

Neosporin is generally safe but is not always necessary. It's also not appropriate to use on large areas of injury or deep cuts or burns. These wounds need to be treated by a healthcare provider.

Neomycin frequently causes allergic reactions of the skin called contact dermatitis. It can cause the skin to become red, scaly, and itchy. The more Neosporin you use, the worse the skin reaction gets. Neomycin is such a common allergen that it was named Allergen of the Year in 2010.

If you have an extensive area of infected eczema, you may be prescribed an antibiotic to take by mouth. This is most commonly flucloxacillin, which is usually taken for 1 week. If you're allergic to penicillin, you might be given an alternative such as clarithromycin.

Apply only small amounts of neomycin to scrapes, cuts, burns, sores, and wounds, and do not apply it more frequently than directed. Neomycin can be absorbed into the body through broken skin and cause kidney problems and hearing difficulty.

Patches of discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can keeping recurring – often in the same area that was affected previously. Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

Fungal infections and eczema are skin conditions that can appear very similar with signs and symptoms like dry, itchy, inflamed skin. However, they are two separate conditions with different causes and treatments.