Eczema Treatment
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Prevention
To prevent or reduce eczema flare-ups, avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, dry air, harsh soaps, perfumed products, and bubble baths. Use blankets and clothing made of cotton instead of more irritating fabrics, such as wool, or stiff synthetics, such as polyester. After showering or bathing, pat dry (rather than rub) so you leave a little moisture on your skin. Then apply a moisturizing cream or lotion to trap moisture in the skin. Use a humidifier to add moisture to indoor air...
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How to Treat Your Out-of-Control Eczema
Eczema is an allergic skin condition that often accompanies both nasal allergies and asthma, especially in children. For some people, it... Read more »
Eczema Resources
Eczema is a term used to describe a variety of skin conditions where the common symptom is itchy, irritated and inflamed skin. Atopic... Read more »
The Link Between Eczema and Asthma
I've had this picture in my head for many years now that there might be a link between asthma and eczema, and more recently, that eczema... Read more »
Eczema May Be a Predictor of Adult Asthma
When it comes to allergic disease, or atopy as the scientists like to call it, there are 3 main types of allergies that often go hand in... Read more »
Is it Eczema or Psoriasis? A Dermatologist Explains the Similarities...
The most frequent question we receive here on MySkinCareConnection is about unexplained rashes. Although there can be a multitude of... Read more »
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Treatment of Nummular eczema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis Treatment Avoid triggers that can make your symptoms worse, such as wool, lanolin, and certain... Read more »
Clinical trial: Retinoid for severe hand eczema
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of alitretinoin for the treatment of severe hand eczema that has not responded well to... Read more »
Laser Therapy May Help Hard-to-Treat Eczema
New research published in the British Journal of Dermatology has found that a laser therapy that delivers a concentrated beam of ultraviolet light... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis - atopic; Eczema - atopic Treatment SKIN CARE AT HOME Taking care of your skin at home... Read more »
Dyshidrotic eczema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dyshidrosis; PompholyxTreatmentScratching the hands when they itch only makes the condition worse. Yet scratching can be hard to stop.Anti-itch... Read more »
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