Every child gets rashes at some point, in one form or another. But when eczema rears its ugly head, all any parent wants is relief for their child’s itching and pain. It is especially challenging for young children because they don’t understand why they shouldn’t scratch. Explaining to a two year old why they can’t […]
Success Stories Series: Seeing My Baby with a Clear Face
Continuing our Success Stories Series, we are delighted to share the experience of Rachel Cook and baby Sadie, a wonderful mother with a beautiful little girl who used to suffer from eczema. As 2014 was coming to a close, late in the afternoon on Dec. 30, while picking up her children from school, Dr. Cheryl […]
Allergy, Asthma & Mental Health Concerns
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is typically regarded as an uncomfortable but manageable skin condition. Although eczema’s primary symptom involves red and itchy skin, its effects can be far-reaching. Everything from allergies to mental illnesses have been attributed to the condition. Due to eczema’s chronic status and continued lack of a complete cure, its associated comorbidities […]
Identifying the Signs of Eczema
Itchy skin is always annoying, but is it eczema or something else? Identifying the signs of eczema will determine the course of treatment for your condition and let you know if you need to see a dermatologist or if an over the counter remedy will do. Here is how to identify the signs of eczema […]
3 Important Steps to Treating Eczema
It’s estimated that about 31.6 million people in the United States populationare affected by eczema, so if you’ve recently been diagnosed with mild to severe eczema, you’re certainly not alone. If you haven’t received an official diagnosis but have been suffering from rough and inflamed patches of skin, then you’ll want to start by seeing […]