Dermatology
What is Eczema?
How Is Eczema Diagnosed?
Eczema is a condition that causes your skin to become dry, itchy and bumpy. This condition weakens your skin’s barrier function, which is responsible for helping your skin retain moisture and protecting your body from outside elements.
Eczema is a type of dermatitis. Dermatitis is a group of conditions that cause skin inflammation.
Our doctors will diagnose eczema after performing a physical exam, where they can take a close look at your skin. Most often, eczema is diagnosed in children, as it is common among children, but the diagnosis can occur at any age when symptoms appear.
Details of Eczema
How Is Eczema Treated?
Treatment for atopic dermatitis may begin with regular moisturizing and other self-care habits. If this does not help, our doctors offer the best treatment methods to help your symptoms go away faster.
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Fungal infections and eczema are skin conditions that can appear very similar with signs and symptoms like dry, itchy, inflamed skin. However, they are two separate conditions with different causes and treatments.
What is the main cause of eczema?
Environmental factors or allergens – such as cold and dry weather, dampness, and more specific things such as house dust mites, pet fur, pollen and moulds. food allergies – such as allergies to cows' milk, eggs, peanuts, soya or wheat. certain materials worn next to the skin – such as wool and synthetic fabrics.
