The stepped approach is created as a means to tailor different treatment modalities to eczema patients of different severity.

Stage One	Stage Two	Stage Three	Stage Four	Color Codes
				Eczema severity Treatment modality and information

 

				Very serious eczema – Pay attention to those with infections
				Group IV steroid cream or ointment NOT indicated in children! Seek medical attention!
			Exudating sores and scabs – Infected and painful
			Group III steroid, cream or ointment Antibacterial treatment Bath treatment Wet Burows dressing Topical antibiotics Phototherapy (UVB/PUVA) → see image of eczema Consider combination cream or ointment with topical steroids and topical antibiotics
		Angry flare with red eczema spots, bumps and intense itching
		Group II steroid, cream or ointment If necessary: Bath treatment (oil bath and KP-bath) Antipruritic medications (antihistamines) → see image of eczema
	Red eczema spots with itching
	Group I steroid, cream or ointment If necessary: Bath treatment (oil bath) Antipruritic medications (antihistamines) → see image of eczema
Dry skin
Moisturizer Daily → see image of eczema