I have had exczema all my life and of all places, it's the worst on my face. <ugh>  Everything that a doctor prescribes has a steriod in it and if you know anything about topical steroids, they thin your skin -- not good!  I went to a new hair salon a couple of months ago and the stylist noticed my skin (of course) and suggested Yu-Be.  She even had a couple of sample tubes for me to try.  Yu-Be is not a medication, but it does have some serious moisturizers and that's good for dry, flaky skin.  Plus, it has a little camphor in it which helps calm that ever-present itch!  The smell of the camphor dissipates very quickly so you don't go around smelling like your grandpa and his arthritis cream.  I will always keep Yu-Be in my skin care basket!