Helping Your Skin Care Needs...
Stop Your Eczema Suffering & Irritation
Emotionally, living with a skin condition such as eczema (eg-zuh-MUH) can be challenging, and very irritating and it can take a toll on a person affecting their emotional and physical health.
Skin conditions like eczema are well known to most people. Despite this, many people do not realize that an irregular response beneath the skin can contribute to this condition. Eczema is believed to be caused by an immune response that contributes to inflammation within the skin which you can see.
According to the National Eczema Association, research in the United States shows that more than 9.6 million children and about 16.5 million adults suffer from atopic dermatitis (AD), which is the most common type of eczema.
Common symptoms of eczema will vary from person-to-person and can appear really anywhere on your body and can range from mild to severe in infants, childhood, teens and adults.
However, there are certain symptoms of eczema that you should be aware of that we see over and over again at our Easton MD Dermatology office.
Eczema Symptoms…
While there are likely to be a number of factors involved in the development of eczema, the most common symptoms, as listed from the Mayo Clinic, are:
- Dry, cracked skin
- Itchiness
- Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on your skin color
- Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin
- Oozing and crusting
- Thickened skin
- Darkening of the skin around the eyes
- Raw, sensitive skin from scratching
Eczema Causes
Environments play a significant role, especially locations where there are more pollutants that a person is exposed to. It is also very possibility or likely that common household items are causing an allergic reaction which can lead to eczema flare up. As Eczema Dermatologists in Maryland, we have seen the following cause those flare ups:
- Disinfectants and cleaners for surfaces
- There are many household disinfectants that contain formaldehyde, as well as some vaccines, glues, and adhesives
- Fabric softeners and laundry detergents with chemical additives
- Some soaps, shampoos, bubble baths, body washes, and facial cleansers
- Experiencing extreme heat or cold for a prolonged period of time
- Clothes and sheets made of wool or polyester
- Fruit and vegetable juices, as well as meat juices
- Jewelry or utensils that contain metals, especially nickel
- The antibacterial compound Isothiazolinone can be found in products such as baby wipes
- Shampoos and lotions are thickened with Cocamidopropyl betaine
- Permanent hair dye contains Paraphenylenediamine (PPD)
How is Eczema Treated?
A couple of tips:
- Avoid the triggers mentioned above but ultimately our Easton Dermatologists will work with you to determine what is causing the flare ups.
- Some foods may be causing your flare-ups such as cows’ milk and eggs my cause symptoms but again you should not make any significant changes to you diet until you have confirmed the food allergy with your doctor.
Partnering with you, the dermatologist will determine the best course of action for your skins’ needs and can prescribe external medications such as lotions, creams or ointments. Or as an alternative solution, you may need an oral medication that will help alleviate your itchy discomfort such as an antihistamine or an antibiotic.
Once your condition is diagnosed, we will help you to implement the solution to create a happier YOU. Your Well-Being is our priority!
So, if you are looking for an Eczema Dermatologist in Easton MD, we are accepting new patients, so call us today: 433-733-6070