Eczema with Pus: First Aid Steps and When to See a Doctor

1. Wash hands before touching area.
2. Clean gently with cotton swab/cloth; no scrubbing.
3. Cold compress to reduce inflammation/pain.
4. Apply prescribed antibiotic ointment if directed.
5. Cover with sterile non-stick dressing.
6. See a doctor if pus persists, spreads, fever develops, or red streaks appear (cellulitis).

Infected eczema needs medical management—topical/oral antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and barrier repair.