Not for emergencies. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 811 for non-urgent health advice.

OntarioVirtual Pharmacist

Eczema / dermatitis

Itchy, dry, cracked skin patches? Pharmacists can prescribe hydrocortisone-strength creams or stronger steroids for flare-ups.

  • Seen within 1 hour
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Common symptoms

  • Itchy, red, flaky patches
  • Cracked or thickened skin
  • Often on hands, inner elbows, behind knees

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Skin infection (weeping, yellow crust)
  • Widespread rash
  • Infant under 3 months

Other conditions we treat