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Living with Eczema: Managing Symptoms and Flare-ups
- posted: Jul. 12, 2024
Eczema is an uncomfortable, itchy skin condition, also known as atopic dermatitis. You can help manage eczema symptoms and reduce flare-ups. Dr. Halden Ford and Dr. Joseph Blackmon at Paducah Dermatology provide a wide range of dermatology services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of eczema, from offices in Paducah, Murray, and Benton, KY, as well as Martin, TN.
What You Need to Know about Eczema
There are a few factors which can cause eczema, including:
- Exposure to an allergen
- Chronically dry skin
- Immune system issues
- Excessive exposure to sun, wind, and cold
- Exposure to toxic chemicals or substances
Dry skin is a main cause of eczema, so remember to always keep your skin moisturized. Apply moisturizer while you are still in the shower, sealing in a thin layer of moisture on your skin.
Sun, cold, and wind exposure can also cause eczema to flare up, so you need to always protect your skin when you are outside. You should wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to 50 when you are outside.
Skin contact with harmful substances or allergens can also lead to an eczema breakout. You should always wear gloves, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.
When you experience an eczema flare-up, you can get relief if you:
- Take over-the-counter oral or topical antihistamine medications
- Apply calamine lotion to soothe irritated, itching skin
- Place cool, wet bandages or dressings on eczema patches
- Take daily oatmeal or baking soda baths
For moderate to severe, frequent eczema symptoms, you should seek out professional treatment from your dermatologist, who may recommend a variety of treatment methods. You may use oral or topical antihistamine medications, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatory medications. Corticosteroid dressings and light therapy can also be helpful.
Want to Know More about Managing Eczema?
To discover more about managing eczema symptoms in Paducah, Murray, Benton, KY, and Martin, TN, or if you need help managing flare-ups, call Dr. Ford and Dr. Blackmon at Paducah Dermatology. You can reach them in:
- Paducah, KY, by calling (270) 444-8477
- Murray, KY, by calling (270) 761-8477
- Benton, KY, by calling (270) 444-8477
- Martin, TN, by calling (731) 261-8920
Call today to schedule your appointment.
- posted: Jul. 12, 2024
Eczema is an uncomfortable, itchy skin condition, also known as atopic dermatitis. You can help manage eczema symptoms and reduce flare-ups. Dr. Halden Ford and Dr. Joseph Blackmon at Paducah Dermatology provide a wide range of dermatology services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of eczema, from offices in Paducah, Murray, and Benton, KY, as well as Martin, TN.
What You Need to Know about Eczema
There are a few factors which can cause eczema, including:
- Exposure to an allergen
- Chronically dry skin
- Immune system issues
- Excessive exposure to sun, wind, and cold
- Exposure to toxic chemicals or substances
Dry skin is a main cause of eczema, so remember to always keep your skin moisturized. Apply moisturizer while you are still in the shower, sealing in a thin layer of moisture on your skin.
Sun, cold, and wind exposure can also cause eczema to flare up, so you need to always protect your skin when you are outside. You should wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to 50 when you are outside.
Skin contact with harmful substances or allergens can also lead to an eczema breakout. You should always wear gloves, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.
When you experience an eczema flare-up, you can get relief if you:
- Take over-the-counter oral or topical antihistamine medications
- Apply calamine lotion to soothe irritated, itching skin
- Place cool, wet bandages or dressings on eczema patches
- Take daily oatmeal or baking soda baths
For moderate to severe, frequent eczema symptoms, you should seek out professional treatment from your dermatologist, who may recommend a variety of treatment methods. You may use oral or topical antihistamine medications, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatory medications. Corticosteroid dressings and light therapy can also be helpful.
Want to Know More about Managing Eczema?
To discover more about managing eczema symptoms in Paducah, Murray, Benton, KY, and Martin, TN, or if you need help managing flare-ups, call Dr. Ford and Dr. Blackmon at Paducah Dermatology. You can reach them in:
- Paducah, KY, by calling (270) 444-8477
- Murray, KY, by calling (270) 761-8477
- Benton, KY, by calling (270) 444-8477
- Martin, TN, by calling (731) 261-8920
Call today to schedule your appointment.
