If your healthcare provider prescribes medicine for eczema (atopic dermatitis), you may want to ask the following questions:
Are there any side effects to watch for?
What type of medication is my prescription?
If it's a cream or ointment, how much should I apply?
If it's a pill or liquid (syrup), how much should I take?
How often should I apply the medicine or take the pill or liquid?
Are there any parts of my body where I should not apply the medicine?
How soon can I expect to start feeling better after using this medicine?
Is it OK to go out in the sun when using the medicine?
Should I apply a bandage over the medicine?
Should I reapply the medicine after washing?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of my prescription?
To be sure you remember what to ask your healthcare professional, print these questions and take them along with you to your next doctor's appointment. Print This Page.
