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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month New Research Information Request Form Donate Now En Español Just for Kids Seniors Contact Us Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		AAAAI Allergy & Asthma Medication Guide: Skin Allergy Medications These medications are for topical use (to be placed directly on the skin affected by the rash). Topical Steroids The topical steroids are usually used to treat allergic conditions such as: Atopic dermatitis (allergic eczema) Contact Dermatitis The topical steroids are divided by their potency from low potency (weaker) to very high potency (much stronger). Topical steroids are absorbed into the body from the skin. Their continued use must be monitored by your physician. Topical steroids are not meant to be used on the face without your physician’s specific instructions. Anti-itch There is one prescription medication currently in this class. Immunomodulatory Medications There are two medications in this new class for treatment of atopic dermatitis. View Skin Allergy Medications Table <back>
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