What is the Aron Regimen®?

We firmly believe that the growth of bacteria on a patient’s skin & non responsiveness to traditional managements, are the main drivers for eczema flares. The Aron Regimen® (AR) takes this into account.

Created by South African dermatologist Dr Richard Aron, the Regimen typically involves a compound of steroid cream & antibiotic cream, highly diluted in moisturiser. This is bespoke for each patient. The cream is applied multiple times a day for the first few weeks, slowly tapering the number of applications over the months that follow.

The AR is accessible from any country in the world but only from highly skilled doctors who have been trained in using the AR method.

Your Questions Answered:

1. How long does the treatment last?

The AR should not be viewed in the same context as a course of oral steroids, antibiotics, immunosuppressants or phototherapy with a finite end point. It is a management programme for atopic dermatitis that consists of a specific treatment designed by Dr Aron (the compound cream) and a method of application that is guided by our clinician using clinical judgement and expertise.

2. Is this management therapy curative?

No, eczema cannot be cured. However, some patients achieve remission from the disease for extended periods of time - in some cases lifelong. The tendency towards atopic dermatitis will never disappear, nor will the potential to flare (albeit nothing like before therapy) if in contact with a trigger.

3. What is the ultimate goal of AR?

Management of the eczema - keeping the itch and rash suppressed and the skin healthy using a safe & minimal amount of medicine.

4. How do I start the AR treatment?

Contact Eczema-Doc via the links on this website to take you to the registration portal specific to where you live. There is a separate portal for UK & USA patients. You will be able to book your consultation online, following completion of registration. Our consultations take place virtually at a time to suit. After your consultation, we will organise for a prescription of your compound to be sent to our preferred pharmacy, with specific instructions of use. You will contact the pharmacy to arrange payment for the compound and it will be posted to you within a few days. In most cases, you will be ready to start the treatment straight away.

5. I've started the treatment but have questions - what should I do?

Any questions following the start of the treatment can then be either emailed or sent through the portal to your prescribing doctor . You will be advised to book a follow up consultation a few weeks into the treatment to check on progress and make any necessary adjustments to the Regimen. Subsequent follow up consultations will be provided so that the Regimen can be adjusted to meet the ongoing clinical needs of the patient.

6. How long will I have to use the compound cream for?

This varies from patient to patient, just as the history, presentation and pattern of eczema varies widely between patients. Some will stop using the compound after six months, some a year. Some will see rapid results and be able to taper earlier on, some will be down to less than one application of compound per day within six months. Some will experience no flares or setbacks but many will. Some may experience long periods of remission and then return to the compound for a short spell, or for a longer maintenance period to get the skin back in check. Every patient is different. It is a marathon, not a sprint - however, there is one noticeable pattern - patients improve and use less & less of the compound over time. The eczema does not return to it's pre-treatment state.

7. Is the treatment suitable for babies / children & adults?

Yes, the compound is adapted to suit the age of the patient.

8. Are there case studies you can share?

Yes, our Dr Aron Eczema Treatment Discussion Group on Facebook has 86k members. You will find many case studies with before and after pictures. Please follow the Facebook link at the bottom of this page.

9. What costs are involved?

There is a fee for the initial consultation, follow up consultations and for providing repeat prescriptions. For USA patients there is a separate fee for the USA based prescriber to generate the prescription as our doctors are currently not licensed to prescribe in the USA. Our pricing structure can be found on our individual portals, dependent on where you live. The dispensing pharmacy will charge separately for the compound and postage.

10. Will the patient be able to go to the beach, or swim during treatment?

This will depend on the advice of your prescribing doctor. Many patients are now able to enjoy normal activities again such as swimming or beach exposure but those early on in treatment may be advised not to. Best consult with your prescribing doctor before doing so.

11. Will my NHS doctor prescribe the cream for me?

Once you have had your initial consultation and the compound has been prescribed, it may be possible to ask your NHS doctor for repeat prescriptions. We have a doctors pack available & are happy to send it to your GP who will decide whether or not they wish to support the treatment by prescribing the compound for you. The creams supplied by your GP will need to be mixed by yourself and we can supply with instructions on how to do this. However, we will still need to control the management of your treatment via follow up consultations, since this can only be done through an AR trained doctor.

12. Is AR only available in the UK?

No, there are trained AR doctors around the world. We are currently also consulting with USA patients on an advisory basis - we use a USA based prescriber to generate the prescription as our doctors are currently not licensed to prescribe in the USA. Patients outside of these regions should contact the Dr Aron Facebook Group for further information.