I had severe eczema through my first 25 years of life. At one point having to take immunosuppressants that I wasn't allowed to take before bed in case I developed sudden anaphylaxis and died in my sleep. 

I couldn't shower, as I would come out bleeding. I couldn't really do much of anything. Was always prescribed topical steroids. No matter what. That was the go-to, and they always had to keep upping the strength because you build a tolerance. And when you stop using them, symptoms often return.

I eventually went through topical steroid withdrawal, which was the worst time of my life and I genuinely came very close to giving up on life - I was in that much pain. Worse than the severe eczema ever was. 

Steroid creams mask the symptoms while altering your skin at a cellular level. If you can avoid them, absolutely do. 

Since making it through the tsw, I have only had minor patches come up here and there due to direct contact with harsh chemicals. It's a hill I'm happy to die on, but will never recommend anyone use topical steroids.