article_snippet: Moisturisers or emollients are the first line in treatment and contain humectants.
article_snippet: These contain ingredients that draw water from the lower levels of skin to rehydrate the upper levels and those which prevent further water loss from the surface while the barrier repairs.
article_snippet: The inflammation is treated by topical steroids.
article_snippet: And in desperation to keep she condition at bay, she became reliant on steroid cream, which if used incorrectly, can thin skin and increase the risk of skin infections.
article_snippet: Eventually, Miss James Miss James came across the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN) which has research showing a link between steroid cream and worsening eczema.'