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For the treatment of eczema and skin inflammation
Eczema treatments consultation at The London Clinic
The London Clinic offers a wide range of medical treatments for eczema that can help when you experience eczema flare-ups.
These reduce inflammation, calming the skin so that it can heal more effectively, and killing the bacteria that cause eczema infections.
The main types of eczema treatment include:
- Emollient treatments moisturise the skin and reduce the itching sensation. These treatments can be applied as a soothing cream, an ointment in dry areas or as a lotion for the scalp.
- Steroid treatments for eczema, also known as corticosteroids, can help to reduce the inflammation during a flare-up; however, these do have side effects and must not be used too often or for too long.
- Antihistamine treatments for eczema can help to reduce the itching during a flare-up, so preventing further damage and infection.
Phototherapy for eczema
Phototherapy eczema treatment offers an alternative to steroids and other drugs. It involves the exposure of specific frequencies of ultraviolet (UV) light to subdue the skin’s inflammation that occurs during an eczema flare-up.
Phototherapy for eczema reduces the need for steroids and kills some of the bacteria that infect eczema sites.
Most people need three phototherapy treatments sessions per week for a short length of time.
As there are some risks linked to UV light exposure, patients cannot have this treatment administered regularly.
Phototherapy can also be delivered in combination with photosensitive drugs, such as psoralen, using UVA wavelengths. This is known as chemophototherapy or PUVA.
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
The UK’s largest independent hospital
More patients choose The London Clinic than any other.
Top-rated by real patients
4.86/5 from over 1,600 reviews on Doctify and over 4.5 on Google.
Full intensive care on-site
World-class 13-bed ICU for expert support if your care becomes complex.
Investing in clinical excellence
Backed by Northwestern, we equip our teams with cutting-edge medical equipment.
0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.