Eczema creams are formulated to provide relief from the dryness and itchiness of eczema rashes. A number of products designed to treat eczema are on the market. Some products contain cortisone while other products focus on moisturizing the dryness and keeping skin healthy.

Cortisone cream is an eczema cream that can be used for a variety of causes of skin inflammation. During a flare-up of eczema, cortisone cream can be used to stop the inflammation of the skin that has been triggered by an allergen. Cortisone should not be used for a prolonged period of time. If inflammation persists, a doctor should be consulted. Cortisone is often effective in stopping the flare-up from worsening, but may not do anything to heal the dry skin of the rash. A moisturizing cream should be used to heal the damaged skin.

Aveeno is a company known for its skin care products that contain oatmeal as a soothing ingredient. The Aveeno website recommends that people with eczema take a warm bath with their soothing relief bath treatment. As the website indicates, it is best for people with eczema to avoid hot water temperatures.

The person with eczema should dab their skin dry then apply a moisturizer. An Aveeno eczema care moisturizing cream can help moisturize the skin of an eczema rash. After the outbreak of eczema has subsides, someone with eczema should continue using an Aveeno eczema care moisturizing cream or daily moisturizer to keep skin healthy.

Commercial thick moisturizers are sometimes used as eczema cream. Udderly Smooth Extra Care with 10% urea is a moisturizing cream that may be beneficial for someone with eczema. Urea is an ingredient that is sometimes recommended by literature about eczema. However, this product contains lanolin oil. Some people with atopic dermatitis are sensitive to lanolin products and wool. If someone has ever experienced sensitivity to lanolin or wool, the person should probably avoid this product or any products containing lanolin oil. Some people with eczema have had good experiences with this product during and after eczema rashes.

Some dermatologists suggest the use of shortening after bathing to lock in moisture. After someone with eczema bathes or showers, the person should dab their skin partially dry with a towel. A thin coat of shortening such as Crisco can be applied to areas of the body that are dry or have a current eczema rash. Some people are bothered by the greasiness and may opt for a commercial moisturizing cream instead. However, the shortening is an inexpensive alternative without the chemicals and perfumes that most moisturizers contain.