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Eczema — what to take?

Eczema (dermatitis) = skin inflammation with erythema, itching, vesicles or scaling. Forms: atopic, contact (irritant or allergic), seborrhoeic, nummular, dyshidrotic, stasis.

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What you can take for eczema

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Main types

Atopic — chronic, in people with atopic predisposition.

Contact:

  • Irritant — repeated contact with irritants (detergents, water).
  • Allergic — sensitisation to nickel, fragrance, latex, plants, topical medications.

Seborrhoeic — seborrhoeic areas, Malassezia.

Nummular — coin-shaped round plaques.

Dyshidrotic — vesicles on the palms, soles.

Stasis — lower limbs in venous insufficiency.

Treatment

General principles:

  • Identify and avoid trigger/allergen.
  • Intensive moisturisation (emollients).
  • Topical corticosteroids during flares.
  • Antihistamines for severe itching.

For contact dermatitis — patch tests to identify the allergen.

For dyshidrotic eczema — protective gloves, potent topical corticosteroid.

Topical corticosteroids — potency

  • Class I (mild) — hydrocortisone 0.5-1% (face, folds).
  • Class II-III (moderate) — betamethasone, mometasone.
  • Class IV (potent) — clobetasol — short term.
  • Rule: higher potency on thick/chronic skin, lower on face/folds/children.

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a healthcare professional.

Nights, weekends, holidays

24/7 pharmacies for eczema

Patients with eczema sometimes need medication outside regular hours — an acute flare-up, a cronic prescription that ran out, a stock gap. The per-city pages below list every 24/7 pharmacy with address, phone and verified opening hours.

For chronic prescription medication, check stock with your preferred pharmacy ahead of time — capped CANAMED prescriptions can run out between supply runs. Call before you go.

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How to find a pharmacy fast for eczema

Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll see pharmacies sorted by distance with their opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. For overnight or weekend trips, switch on the 24/7 filter. For eczema some medicines need a prescription — make sure you have a valid one (electronic or paper) before you leave, to avoid wasted trips.

For chronic treatment, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and check prices on the comparator — OTC differences between chains can hit 20-40%, while CANAMED-capped Rx items have a fixed maximum but may carry promotions. If your treatment for eczema runs on a monthly script, schedule pickup a few days before you run out.

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