your daughter has atopic dermititis, topical steroid is still the main drug treatment. The key is to use minimal amount that bring symptom under control. Overuse of topical steroid, especially the potent ones can cause thinning of skin or adrenal suppression. In the last few years, there is a new type of topical cream, such as Protopic, on the Canadian market. They are immune modulator, so do not cause skin thinning or adrenal suppression. But they are ususlly very expensive and may increase the chance of chicken pox flare up.