Many people prefer creams for the topical medication that dermatologists/physicians prescribe to treat eczema as a first phase treatment.
Ointments tend to be messier because of the petroleum base that is used in the formula while creams, lotions, gels, and straight liquid will absorb into the skin and don’t tend to get on things (such as clothing).
There are times that you will receive prescriptions for ointments, though. This is because certain medications are much more effective when a petroleum base is used rather than a water or oil base.
Creams are water or oil based and the two liquids combine, forming a suspension of oil and water in a 50/50 ratio. The medication within this base penetrates the outer layer of the skin (stratum corneum) better. Creams are very soothing as a general rule and also act as a moisturizing agent; in the case of eczema, these qualities are very helpful in alleviating the itchy skin.
Liquids are used as bath additives, paint-on medications (such as calamine lotion), gels, wet dressings, and lotions. Tar baths consist of a liquid (with tar as the active ingredient) which is added to bath water. Certain oils may be recommended as bath additives or as […]

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