Eczema describes a variety of different skin irritation conditions. Atopic dermatitis is considered the most common type. This skin condition is frequently seen in babies but tends to clear up without treatment in most by three years of age.
When eczema doesn’t resolve in childhood, outbreaks may continue periodically throughout life. Researchers don’t know what causes most types of the condition. Popular theories include stress, over-exertion, excess sweating, or environmental dampness and humidity.
The good news for patients is that all forms of this condition are treatable by dermatologists such as Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta. Dr. Kathleen J. Smith is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 200 published medical journal articles.
Here are the types most often seen by dermatologists, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH):
Different types of the condition require different treatments. Dr. Kathleen J. Smith prescribes topical antihistamine creams and ointments or oral antihistamines to manage temporary contact types. Other varieties, which may present as a severe outbreak, may respond to cream or oral forms of corticosteroids. In some cases, extremely dry skin results and super-hydrating skin lotions and products can improve moisture and reduce itching. Phototherapy, or treatment with ultraviolet light, can bring relief to some patients.
Others require prescription medicines that temporarily suppress the body’s autoimmune response to facilitate healing. For example, topical immunomodular medicines can help those suffering with the atopic form. These steroid-free prescription immunomodulators (TIMs) help dermatologists like Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta to treat T-cell mediated inflammations and skin diseases in some patients.
There is no reason to suffer with eczema or atopic dermatitis. Patients in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area should request a consultation with Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta today: call 678-904-4932.
Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta | 1670 Scott Blvd. Suite 202 | Decatur, Georgia 30030 | Telephone: (678) 904-4932
Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia provides high quality dermatology services to patients in the Metro Atlanta area and many of the surrounding communities such as Stone Mountain, Conyers, Druid Hills, Poncy-Highland, Druid Hills, Midtown, Edgewood, Belvedere Park, and Tucker. With experience and training, our expert physicians and medical staff are dedicated to helping our patients correct skin conditions and diseases, as well as, achieving their beautiful skin goals.
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