The prescribed treatment for an eczema rash may vary not only based on the type of eczema, but on the appearance of the rash as well. Eczema can cause rashes with different characteristics. Some types of eczema cause flaky, peeling skin. Other types of eczema may cause blistering and weeping sores.

Weeping eczema is not a specific kind of eczema. Instead, weeping eczema describes a condition of an eczema rash in which the rash may be seeping or wet. Some types of eczema can cause fluid-filled blisters. These blisters can erupt or be scratched open giving the rash a wet appearance. Weeping eczema is best treated with soothing, hypoallergenic moisturizers and wet dressings.

Dry, flaky, or scaly eczema rashes occur frequently as a milder outbreak of eczema or when a rash is healing. These rough, scaly patches of eczema may be treated with cortisone or corticosteroid cream. Elidel or another immunosuppressant ointment may be prescribed. Moisturizers are often used as well.

Thickened skin from recurrent eczema outbreaks and scratching can make the eczema rash more difficult to treat. To treat an eczema rash on thickened skin, the doctor may prescribe a medication ointment that contains tar. Corticosteroid creams are often used with coal tar added. During or after the treatment for eczema, the doctor may recommend the use of skin softeners to treat the thickening of the skin. Applying a thick moisturizing or commercial eczema cream can help reduce the thickening of the skin even after the rash has been successfully treated.

Many types of eczema can cause the skin to crack. Small cracks in the skin may not be very painful, but they can make the rash susceptible to infection. Deep cracks in dry skin rashes can be quite painful. If the skin is cracked and bleeding, the effected individual may want to treat the area with an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and help heal the cracks. For deep cracks in dry skin, soaking the affected area, dabbing it dry, then applying a liberal amount of a thick, moisturizing or eczema cream can help soften the cracked area and promote healing.

If someone with eczema has questions about treating a specific eczema rash, the person should consult a physician. Part of living with eczema is keeping the skin in a healthy condition whether or not an eczema rash is present. People with eczema should keep skin hydrated and healthy to help prevent eczema outbreaks and make rashes easier to treat when they do occur.