Eczema Treatment Manage Relief from Dry Itchy Skin by Consulting Eczema Specialist in Lansing and Mount Pleasant. Our Dermatologist Dr. Saif Fatteh, MD Offers Effective Eczema Treatment.
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What is Eczema? How do you know if you have Eczema? What Causes Eczema? Eczema Treatment with our Eczema Specialist in Mount Pleasant & Lansing • Get In Touch
What is Eczema? Also known as a topic dermatitis, Eczema is not a single disease but a term used to describe a group of skin conditions that lead to itchy, inflamed, and red skin. It’s a common complaint, but eczema is also a manageable condition that can improve under the care of a skilled dermatologist.
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema. Additional types include: Contact dermatitis Nummular eczema Seborrheic dermatitis Stasis dermatitis Dyshidrotic eczema
How do you know if you have Eczema? Eczema has a particular set of symptoms, so our Eczema Specialist in Lansing and Mt. Pleasant can easily diagnose by examining your skin and discussing your medical history. If you have the following, they might be signs of eczema: • Severely dry skin • Cracked, thick, or scaly skin • Red or brownish-gray patches • Severe Itching especially at night • Sensitive or raw skin may be from scratching
What Causes Eczema?
Our Eczema Specialist, Dr, Saif Fatteh suggests that one of the most powerful steps you can take to manage your eczema is to identify your triggers and take care to avoid them whenever possible. Everyone has a unique experience with eczema, but some common triggers include: • Harsh soaps, shampoos, detergents, or disinfectants • Very hot or cold weather, high or low humidity • Stress • Hormonal fluctuations in females, especially during pregnancy or menstruation
• Dust mites, pet dander, mold, dandruff, or pollen • Certain foods like dairy, nuts, seeds, soy, wheat, or eggs • Certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi Learning to recognize the things that cause your eczema to flare up takes time and patience. It includes at length discussion with your Eczema Dermatologist, formulation treatment plans, and counseling.
Eczema Treatment with our Eczema Specialist in Mount Pleasant & Lansing People experiencing persistent scaly, itchy rash that is a sign of moderate to an extreme case of eczema sometimes feel frustrated and stuck in their homes, not having the will to deal with stigma of their inflamed and angry skin. If you are one of them, visit our dermatologist to help you with your situation. Dr. Saif Fatteh, MD has many different tools and techniques to help you manage your eczema. Topical medications may help control itching and reduce inflammation.
Antibacterial cream can also help if you have an infection, and it will also help prevent an infection in cracked or open skin.
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