Ecz
ema is a common skin condition, affecting over 31% of the US population. It causes patches of skin to become red, itchy, inflamed, rough and cracked. You could even see blisters occur with eczema. While some people outgrow eczema, others continue to have it throughout adulthood. While it is not contagious, there is not yet a cure for eczema. Attempting to manage symptoms and avoiding potential triggers are the preferred courses of action.
Potential triggers include particular foods, such as nuts or dairy, and environmental factors like smoke and pollen. Eczema treatment goals primarily focus on alleviating symptoms and healing damaged skin. There are various treatments to help keep Eczema under control, prescriptions creams or lotions as well as laser treatments can be very effective to calm the itching and irritated skin.
If you have concerns about eczema, contact our office for an examination and an explanation of treatment options.