Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Articles

What are the treatments for atopic dermatitis (eczema)?

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Although there is no cure for eczema, there are many eczema treatments that can help improve the symptoms of skin itching and dryness. The most effective treatment for eczema involves daily skin c...

Test & diagnosis for atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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There is not a reliable test for eczema. Eczema is diagnosed by a doctor and is based on a physical exam and patient history. Children with a family history of eczema or allergies are more likely...

What are the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema)?

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The symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema) vary between each patient, making it sometimes difficult to diagnose. 90% of patients with eczema develop symptoms as a child and unfortunately the sympt...

What are the causes of atopic dermatitis (eczema)?

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The exact cause of eczema is uncertain but is believe to be a combination of genetics and environmental triggers. Several genes have been linked to cause eczema and parents can pass along those ge...

What is atopic dermatitis (eczema)?

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition that causes patches of dry, scaly skin and is often extremely itchy. Eczema causes the outermost layers of the skin (epidermis) to turn very ...

What eczema medications should be avoided during pregnancy?

There are a whole host of factors that determine which medications patients suffering from eczema should or should not take therefore it is always important to consult a dermatologist.  However for women sufferers of eczema who are expecting to be pregnant, pregnant or breast feeding it is important to know the following about medications most commonly prescribed to treat eczema

Allergic contact dermatitis vs. Irritant contact dermatitis

There are two forms of Contact Dermatitis: Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD) and Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) however the two are fairly similar.