Eczema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Explore the complexities of eczema, from its root causes to effective treatment options, and discover how we can help you achieve clearer, healthier skin.
What is Eczema?
Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Affected Areas
Eczema can be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. People with a family history of eczema, asthma, or allergies are more likely to develop the condition. It is often triggered by an overactive immune system that reacts to irritants or allergens such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, and certain chemicals found in soaps, detergents, or fragrances. Stress, hormonal changes, excessive sweating, and changes in temperature or humidity can also provoke flare-ups.
Before and After: Eczema Treatment Success
Visual Transformation: Eczema Treatment Results
Treatment Options
Over-the-Counter Products
Explore a variety of non-prescription creams, ointments, and moisturizers available at pharmacies that help relieve itching, dryness, and irritation associated with mild eczema
Prescription Topical Medications
Topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors prescribed by dermatologists help reduce inflammation and manage flare-ups directly on affected areas of the skin.
Oral Prescription Medications
For more persistent or widespread eczema, systemic treatments such as oral antihistamines, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressants may be used to control symptoms from within.
Advanced Therapies
Cutting-edge treatments such as light therapy (phototherapy), biologic injections, and barrier-repair treatments provide relief for moderate to severe eczema that hasn’t responded to traditional methods.
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