Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of leg and foot eczema do you treat?▾
On the legs and feet we commonly treat:
- Atopic dermatitis on the legs
- Flexural eczema behind the knees
- Nummular eczema (coin-shaped patches, very common on the shins)
- Lichenified eczema (thick, leathery skin from years of scratching)
- Asteatotic eczema (dry, cracked, scaly lower legs)
- Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis from detergents, socks, or shoes
- Dyshidrotic eczema on the soles and toes
Within this area, your formula can target:
- Thighs
- Shins & calves
- Behind the knees
- Ankles
- Feet
We may not be able to treat cases involving only the scalp, only the genitals, or more than 70% of your body. Those cases currently require in-person care.
Why do my legs and feet need a different cream than the rest of my body?▾
One pair of legs can hold two opposite kinds of skin. The soles of your feet and the front of your shins are thick and slow to absorb, so a mild cream barely registers. The skin behind your knees is thin, folded, and sits under constant warmth and friction, which makes medication absorb far more readily than it would elsewhere. On top of that, your legs and feet spend the day inside clothing, socks, and shoes, so sweat, rubbing, and occlusion keep the barrier under pressure. A single tube used everywhere is usually too weak for your shins and too strong for your knee folds. Your Curex formula is compounded with that difference in mind.
Who is eligible?▾
Curex treats adults and kids aged 2 and older. Take our free quiz to find out if you or your child is eligible for our eczema treatment program.
How does the treatment process work?▾
Take the free quiz so we can see if the program is a fit. Our onboarding team will help create your chart and gather key details, including photos of your legs and feet when needed. You'll be connected with a clinician who will review your history and recommend a treatment plan. If you agree with the plan, your medication is prepared and shipped to you from our pharmacy, sometimes as early as the day you take the quiz.
What medications might be prescribed?▾
Your Curex clinician may recommend steroidal and/or non-steroidal topicals, and sometimes anti-infectives. For legs and feet this commonly includes Triamcinolone, Clobetasol, Desonide, Tacrolimus, Crisaborole, Tofacitinib, and Ceramide barrier cream. The exact prescription depends on your age, the specific spots affected, severity, and medical history.
How much does it cost?▾
The Legs & Feet Eczema Solution is $75/month, billed monthly, and you can cancel anytime. Your medication refill ships every 2 months, so a single shipment covers two billed months. That one price includes your online clinician visit, prescriptions, and shipping. If you treat additional areas, each one after the first is $60/month. There's a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Do you use topical steroids, and how do you avoid overuse?▾
Our clinicians are well trained in selecting the right combination for you. Our goal is to get you to a maintenance plan as quickly as possible. Carefully chosen steroids can provide quick relief, but long-term use is frequently associated with thinning skin and other health issues. We also prescribe highly effective non-steroidal solutions for long-term maintenance.
How soon will I see results?▾
Our goal is to stop your flare up in the first month, and patients treating their legs often notice the itching easing within the first couple of weeks. Thick, lichenified patches that have been there for years take longer to soften than surface redness. After our clinical team reviews your medical history and affected areas, they can give you a realistic timeline, since results are different for everyone.
Can I still shave, exercise, and wear my normal shoes?▾
Yes. You don't need to stop shaving, working out, or wearing the shoes you own. Your clinician will give you a routine built around your real day, including how to time application around showers and workouts, what to do about sweat and friction under socks and shoes, and how to handle shaving over skin that is currently flaring.
What states do you serve?▾
Curex is available in all 50 states. Our licensed clinicians can treat patients anywhere in the US.
Do you accept HSA/FSA?▾
Yes, Curex accepts HSA and FSA payments for eligible expenses.