Helping You With Your Eczema

Helping You With Your Eczema

Is your always skin red and itchy? There's a good chance you may have something called eczema. It's a skin condition that irritates your skin, making it appear like you have a rash. Your skin becomes unbearably itchy and dry. If you think you have eczema, a Pittsburgh dermatologist like Dr. Damon McClain and Dr. Susannah Berke can help you treat it. Read on to learn more about eczema and how to relieve your symptoms.
 

What are the Symptoms of Eczema?

If you have eczema, you may experience one or more symptoms. Eczema causes:

  • itchiness
  • dry and inflamed skin
  • rough or scaly areas on your skin
  • tiny bumps that ooze when you scratch them
  • raw or swollen skin
     

Is Eczema Contagious?

Fortunately, eczema isn't contagious. People who suffer from this annoying skin condition have it because of a combination of genetics and environmental factors, allergens, and other things that irritate the skin. Sometimes food allergies cause eczema.
 

How Do Dermatologists Treat Eczema?

If you have eczema, dermatologists like Dr. Damon McClain and Dr. Susannah Berke can help you find relief. Your treatment will vary according to your unique circumstances. Dermatologists typically prescribe oral medication, topical treatments, or phototherapy.
 

Oral medicines may include antibiotics or antihistamines. Topical treatments are creams that decrease itchiness and dryness. Other topical treatments eliminate the infection from the skin. A Pittsburgh dermatologist may even prescribe phototherapy. This method uses ultraviolet light to reduce skin inflammation.
 

How Can You Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups at Home?

If you have eczema, you can even find ways to alleviate your symptoms at home. For example, use mild soaps and other products to avoid drying out and irritating your skin. Use creams and ointments to moisturize your skin since lotions aren't as effective. Consider using a humidifier in your home to help keep your skin more moisturized.
 

Schedule Your Appointment

Do you live in Pittsburgh and need a dermatologist to help you relieve your eczema? Dr. Damon McClain and Dr. Susannah Berke provide a wide array of dermatology services to help you overcome the pain and itchiness associated with this skin condition. Schedule your appointment by giving us a call at 412-262-4911.


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