Today, there are more eczema treatment options than ever before. So, don’t be discouraged if there are some that you’re less familiar with. Let’s learn more about two specific eczema treatments right now.

Biologics and oral small molecules are treatments that can be used for people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. These therapies work from inside the body to help treat eczema.

• Biologics are treatments using scientifically engineered human proteins that work by targeting certain overactive parts of your immune system (e.g., interleukins) to reduce inflammation. They are delivered by injection.
• Oral small molecules are treatments that work by blocking specific pathways in the immune system (e.g., JAK pathways) to reduce inflammation. They are taken orally as a pill.

As always, the best way to learn about any treatment option is by talking to your eczema specialist. In some cases, your specialist may prescribe a combination of certain treatments (for example, in combination with topicals). Together, these make up your treatment routine.