Effective Solutions for Eczema

Eczema, also called dermatitis, is a common skin disorder marked by patches of itchy, dry, red skin. It can be caused by a number of factors including allergies, environmental factors and heredity. Effective eczema treatments are available, so there is no need to suffer through the discomfort or self-consciousness that accompanies this skin disorder. Dermatologist, Dr. Richie Lin provides eczema treatments for patients from Millburn, Mendham, Mountainside and throughout Morris, Essex and Union Counties in northern New Jersey at Dermatology Consultants of Short Hills.

Eczema can occur at any age, and eczema treatments need to be tailored for each individual.

Fortunately, eczema treatments for children as well as eczema treatments for adults are widely available. The face, arms and legs are most common sites for eczema to appear, particularly at skin creases or folds. The first symptom of eczema is typically intense itching. When the area is scratched, eczema appears as a rash or reddened, inflamed skin covered by flaky, dry skin. The skin may become leathery or ooze fluid. Eczema appears in several forms including atopic eczema, contact eczema, hand eczema, nummular eczema and dyshidrotic eczema. Though they can have a similar appearance, the causes are different, so proper diagnosis and targeted eczema treatments for each form are essential. Over-the-counter eczema treatments are effective for individuals with mild eczema. In many cases an allergy test (patch test), is essential to identify causes of eczema before prescription or in office treatments are chosen.

Depending on the type of eczema, effective treatment options include steroidal creams to stop itching, prescription topical ointments to reduce inflammation, antibiotics to stop resulting skin infection and laser therapy. Treatments should also be tailored to specific affected areas of the body, such as eczema treatments for the face, and eczema treatment for the scalp. If you live in New Providence, Roseland, Berkeley Heights or anywhere in northern New Jersey, call Dermatology Consultants of Short Hills at 973-232-6245 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lin, a board certified dermatologist, to start treating your eczema today!