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Patient education: Eczema – ED discharge instructions (The Basics)

Patient education: Eczema – ED discharge instructions (The Basics)

What are discharge instructions? — 

Discharge instructions are information about how to take care of yourself after getting medical care in the emergency department ("ED").

What should I know? — 

You came to the ED for eczema, also called "atopic dermatitis." It is a skin condition that makes your skin itchy and flaky. Doctors do not know what causes eczema. It often happens in people who have allergies.

There are things you can do at home to help your skin feel better.

How do I care for myself at home? — 

Ask the doctor or nurse what you should do when you go home. Make sure you understand exactly what you need to do to care for yourself. Ask questions if there is anything you do not understand.

You should also:

●Call your regular doctor and tell them you were in the ED. Make a follow-up appointment if you were told to.

●Use unscented, thick creams and ointments to keep your skin moist.

●Clean your skin with a mild, unscented soap and warm water. Rinse with plain warm water, and pat the skin dry. Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp.

●Avoid harsh soaps, cleaning products, and perfumes.

●Take cool or warm showers or baths. Avoid taking hot showers.

●Keep your nails short and clean to limit scratching.

When should I get emergency help?

●Return to the ED if:

•You have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher or chills, and your eczema has pus, yellow scabs, or painful small blisters.

When should I call the doctor? — 

Call for advice if:

●Your eczema is making you feel anxious or depressed. There are medicines that can help with this.

●You have trouble sleeping because you are itching.

●Your eczema:

•Has pus or yellow scabs on it

•Gets worse, or is covering most of your body

•Is on your eyes or lips, or if you have a rash or blisters in your mouth

•Gets worse after you were around someone with cold sores or fever blisters

●You have new or worsening symptoms.

More on this topic

Patient education: Eczema (atopic dermatitis) (The Basics)

Patient education: Eczema (atopic dermatitis) (Beyond the Basics)

This topic retrieved from UpToDate on: May 11, 2025.
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