⚠️ Tier 2 — clinical thresholds. This page's severity definitions are based on published ASCIA guidance and standard eczema assessment criteria. GP clinical review recommended before deployment. Not medical advice.
If you or your child has eczema, an action plan can make flare-ups less scary and day-to-day management clearer. Here's what the plan covers, how severity is usually graded, and when to ask your GP for one.
What is an eczema action plan?
It's a one-page document your GP, nurse practitioner or pharmacist fills out specifically for you (or your child). It lists exactly which creams and ointments to use, when to use them, and what to do when things flare up. The most widely used version in Australia is the ASCIA Eczema Action Plan — a fillable PDF with tick boxes and treatment fields.
Think of it like an asthma action plan, but for skin. It takes the guesswork out of "is this bad enough to use the strong cream?" — because your GP has already answered that question in the plan.
How would you describe the eczema right now?
Tap the option closest to what's happening. This isn't a diagnosis — it helps you understand where things might sit so you can have a more useful conversation with your GP.
ASCIA stepwise approach — what your GP considers at each level
Want an eczema action plan?
Ask your GP at your next appointment. It takes about 5 minutes to fill out and you'll leave with a clear plan you can stick on the fridge. If your child has eczema, their childcare or school may ask for one.