I would suggest seeing a dermatologist, who can prescribe stronger ointments to ease your flare-ups. I have psoriasis (which started out as eczema) and I use a prescription antihistamine cream as well as some stronger-than-over-the-counter stuff like Olux and a Vitamin D ointment whose name I currently cannot remember. One thing that will help for sure is to apply a petroleum-based lotion to your eczema flare-up spot within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath/shower. This helps create a moisture barrier after bathing to minimize skin moisture loss. Edit: Totally forgot, but it will also help if you take warm, rather than hot, baths and showers, as it’s less drying to your skin.