my daughter and i both have eczema i was recommended to go on a talk by my health visitor i cant remember what its called but its run by the nhs so it was free and was only 2 days for a couple of hours each day and was so helpful its really worth trying to get the health visitor to find the course. we was told that the best thing for eczema is to in the bath use an oil and use cream as a soap substitute and creams during the day and an ointment before bed. once you have found a product that works for you like diprobase or Oilatum ect then stick with one brand and you will be able to get them in all forms like bath oil, cream, ointment and the doc will prescribe them. I feel that the use of steroids should only be used as a last resort because u have to be weaned off of them and the stronger they are the longer your on them for. hope it helps