BackgroundEczema is a common skin condition. Although topical corticosteroids have been a first-line treatment for eczema for decades, there are uncertainties over their optimal use. ObjectivesTo establish the e ectiveness and safety of di erent ways of using topical corticosteroids for treating eczema. Search methodsWe searched databases to January 2021 (Cochrane Skin Specialised Register; CENTRAL; MEDLINE; Embase; GREAT) and five clinical trials registers. We checked bibliographies from included trials to identify further trials. Selection criteriaRandomised controlled trials in adults and children with eczema that compared at least two strategies of topical corticosteroid use. We excluded placebo comparisons, other than for trials that evaluated proactive versus reactive treatment. Strategies for using topical corticosteroids in children and adults with eczema (Review)

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