Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skin. It can occur anywhere on your body, but is most common on the hands, face, and skin folds. To diagnose eczema, your dermatologist will ask you about your symptoms and examine you closely. When necessary, they may also take a sample of skin cells from the affected area in order to confirm their suspicions.

Although the exact cause of eczema is unknown, it's thought to be caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors like stress, allergies, and chemical irritants.

The main symptom of eczema is redness and inflammation of the skin. The inflammation can be accompanied by swelling, itching or burning sensations in the affected area. In some cases, there may also be blistering or oozing from the affected area.

There are several different types of eczema: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. Each type has its own set of symptoms and treatment options.

Eczema Treatment

Treating eczema varies depending on the severity of your symptoms and what is causing them. Treatment options include gentle cleansers and moisturisers, steroid creams or other steroid free anti-inflammatory creams. In severe cases, antibiotics, oral steroids, wet wraps, phototherapy or oral anti-inflammatory medicines may be required. We also offer the newest treatment options such as Dupilimab (Dupixent) injections and oral JAK inhibitors.

Eczema is often a frustrating condition to treat with intermittent flares. It is important to keep up with your medication and stay in contact with your dermatologist.