Eczema

One of the most common types of dermatitis (inflamed skin) that patients can suffer from is Eczema. This noncontagious, allergic skin disease can cause chronic, superficial inflammation of the skin. In addition, the skin disease is characterized by redness, edema, oozing, crusting, scaling and intense itching. While the disease doesn’t always follow a usual pattern, the dry patches are most likely to be found in areas such as the face, neck and scalp.

To offer you relief from the symptoms of Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis (the most common type of Eczema) West Dermatology offers complete treatment plans based on the severity of each patient. Our experienced dermatologists work to evaluate your particular skin condition and determine which type of treatment will best achieve your desired result.

Achieving Successful Results In Patients Of All Ages

Eczema can occur in patients of any age, but the skin disease is most commonly found in infants to young adults and is very often hereditary. The symptoms usually improve as the child grows up but in some cases, Eczema can continue to bother older adults.

In children, infantile Eczema occurs mainly on the face and scalp. The itchy rash is most likely associated with an oozing, crusting rash. Scratching of the affected areas may lead to bleeding and some infection, so it is best to seek treatment from a dermatologist until time solves the problem.

In older patients, the symptoms change from red, blistering skin to dry, brownish-gray patches that may appear scaly or thickened. The intense itching, however, doesn’t seem to diminish and can be especially irritating at night.

A Working Partnership

The professionals at West Dermatology can offer you advice on the things to avoid that can aggravate the symptoms of Eczema. We provide instruction regarding proper hygiene, moisturizing and how to deal with the emotional aspects that may trigger a severe reaction. We offer several treatment options including external medications such as creams, internal prescriptions such as antihistamines and oral antibiotics. In severe cases, we may also recommend light therapy to achieve your desired results.

Call us today to discuss how West Dermatology can assist you in clearing your skin. With proper treatment, Eczema can easily be controlled.

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