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Eczema Treatment in Ormskirk
Dry, itchy or inflamed skin can be uncomfortable and frustrating, particularly during an eczema flare. At The Clocktower Pharmacy in Ormskirk, our pharmacist can assess your symptoms, review treatments you have already tried and discuss appropriate treatment options. Where clinically appropriate, prescription treatment may be available following consultation.
Private consultation • Pharmacist-led • Local care • Treatment subject to clinical assessment
What Is Eczema?
Eczema describes conditions that can cause skin to become dry, itchy, inflamed, cracked or irritated. Atopic eczema is one of the most common forms. Symptoms often vary over time, with periods when they are better and periods of flare-up. Not every dry or itchy rash is eczema, so an assessment may be needed.
Could Your Symptoms Be Eczema?
Symptoms can include:
- Dry, itchy, red or inflamed skin
- Cracked or sore skin
- Thickened skin after repeated scratching
- Periodic flare-ups
Other skin conditions can cause similar symptoms, so a pharmacist assessment may be required.
Why Does Eczema Flare Up?
Triggers vary between individuals and may include:
- Soaps, detergents and fragranced products
- Dry skin, heat and sweating
- Certain fabrics or environmental factors
- Stress, allergens or irritants in some individuals
Food allergy is not the usual cause of eczema, and allergy testing is not routinely needed for every flare-up.
How Does the Eczema Consultation Work?
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Book
Arrange a private pharmacist consultation.
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Assessment
Our pharmacist will discuss your symptoms, affected areas, previous treatments, medical history and medicines.
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Treatment plan
We will discuss appropriate skin care and treatment based on the presentation.
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Follow-up
You will receive advice about treatment use, reducing flare-ups and when further medical assessment is required.
What Treatments Are Available for Eczema?
Eczema treatment commonly involves regular skin care together with treatment for inflammation when appropriate. Emollients are important for maintaining the skin barrier. Topical corticosteroids may be suitable for some flare-ups, with strength selected according to individual circumstances. Some people need alternative or additional treatment, or further medical assessment. Steroid creams are not automatically required.
Book an Eczema ConsultationAre Steroid Creams Safe?
Topical corticosteroids can be effective when the appropriate strength is used correctly for the appropriate duration. If treatment is supplied, the pharmacist will explain where to apply it, how much and how often to use it, how long to use it, and how to continue appropriate emollients. Avoid prolonged unsupervised steroid use.
Daily Skin Care Matters
- Use appropriate emollients regularly to support the skin barrier.
- Wash gently and consider soap substitutes where appropriate.
- Avoid known irritants and apply moisturisers regularly.
- Continue everyday skin care between flare-ups.
Could My Eczema Be Infected?
Eczema can sometimes become infected. Significant worsening, weeping or crusting, increasing pain, or other signs of infection need appropriate clinical assessment. Antibiotics are not automatically required; treatment depends on the clinical presentation.
Important: Eczema Herpeticum
Rapidly worsening painful eczema with clusters of blisters or sores, or with feeling generally unwell, can indicate a more serious complication. Seek urgent medical assessment if these symptoms occur.
Eczema in Babies and Children
Eczema is common in children, but age, affected site, severity and treatment history affect which treatments are appropriate. Not every child is suitable for this private prescribing pathway. Where needed, parents and carers will be directed to an appropriate GP or healthcare assessment.
When Might Further Medical Assessment Be Needed?
Further assessment may be needed for severe or widespread eczema, possible infection, rapidly worsening symptoms, significant sleep disturbance, diagnostic uncertainty, repeated treatment failure, substantial impact on quality of life, or symptoms needing specialist treatment. The pharmacist may recommend GP or dermatology assessment where appropriate.
Not Sure Whether It's Eczema or an Allergic Reaction?
Itchy or inflamed skin can have several causes. Do not self-diagnose based on appearance alone; a pharmacist can help identify the appropriate next step.
View Allergic Reaction ServiceEczema Consultations in Ormskirk
Practical
Advice about both treating flare-ups and everyday skin care.
Pharmacist-led
Prescription treatment where clinically appropriate.
Local
Convenient access from our Ormskirk town-centre pharmacy.
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Struggling With an Eczema Flare?
If your usual skin care is not controlling your symptoms, speak with our pharmacist about appropriate next steps. We will assess your symptoms and discuss suitable treatment, including prescription options where clinically appropriate.
The Clocktower Pharmacy38 Burscough Street
Ormskirk
L39 2ES
01695 574118
Prescription treatment is subject to individual clinical assessment and will only be prescribed or supplied where clinically appropriate.