Eczema
WHAT IS ECZEMA?
Eczema is an inflamed skin condition that results in chronic itchy rashes. About 15 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of eczema, including 10-20 percent of all infants. Symptoms may vary, but often include dry, red, itchy patches on the skin, which break out in rashes when scratched.
WHAT CAUSES ECZEMA OUTBREAKS?
Objects and conditions that trigger eczema outbreaks may include rough or coarse materials touching the skin, dry climates, excessive heat or sweating, soaps, detergents, disinfectants, dust mites, animal saliva and dander, upper respiratory infections and stress.
TREATMENTS
To reduce scratching and discomfort, treatment involves the use of moisturizing lotions, creams, or ointments. If this proves insufficient, we may prescribe topical corticosteroid medication, oral antibiotics, or antihistamines.
Eczema is an inflamed skin condition that results in chronic itchy rashes. About 15 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of eczema, including 10-20 percent of all infants. Symptoms may vary, but often include dry, red, itchy patches on the skin, which break out in rashes when scratched.
WHAT CAUSES ECZEMA OUTBREAKS?
Objects and conditions that trigger eczema outbreaks may include rough or coarse materials touching the skin, dry climates, excessive heat or sweating, soaps, detergents, disinfectants, dust mites, animal saliva and dander, upper respiratory infections and stress.
TREATMENTS
To reduce scratching and discomfort, treatment involves the use of moisturizing lotions, creams, or ointments. If this proves insufficient, we may prescribe topical corticosteroid medication, oral antibiotics, or antihistamines.
