tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70975661033718604412023-12-22T06:40:39.588-08:00Eczema NYCWelcome to Eczema NYC at 629 Park Avenue, NYC! Our expert dermatologists, led by Dr. Gary specializes in comprehensive eczema care. We focus on personalized treatments, addressing root causes, not just symptoms. From innovative therapies to patient education, we strive for lasting relief. Conveniently located, our state-of-the-art facility offers a warm, supportive environment. Contact us to start your journey towards healthier, resilient skin today. Explore effective eczema solutions with us.New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-87810605568847843712016-02-12T06:54:00.005-08:002016-02-12T06:54:28.590-08:00 Effective Treatment for Eczema in NYC<span style="background-color: white; color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Eczema can appear differently on each person, but usually starts with intense itching, which causes scratching. The scratching frequently produces a rash that shows up as patches of red or inflamed skin that is covered with a flaky, dry skin. If it is repeatedly scratched, the patch may become crusty or ooze. Patches of eczema most often show up on the face, arms, and legs, especially in creases in the skin, but it can appear anywhere on the body.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-78242988683279439712016-02-12T06:53:00.003-08:002016-02-12T06:53:04.897-08:00Skin Rash, Eczema Treatment - New York Dermatology<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Rashes and Eczema</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema is a chronic condition that recurs, or becomes periodically ‘inflamed’, and technically cannot be cured but can be managed. Its cause is unknown, but is related to an abnormal response in the immune system. The condition is characterized by dry, red, itchy patches anywhere on the skin. Eczema is a general term for a variety of inflamed skin conditions, one of the most common of which is atopic dermatitis. It is often treated with topical medicine (steroids) by a dermatologist. Since eczema is sensitive to certain triggers, part of the dermatologist’s care will be education as to how an individual can avoid them.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-76498830348529480852016-02-12T06:51:00.002-08:002016-02-12T06:51:52.404-08:00Best Dermatologist eczema in New York, NY <span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Best Dermatologist eczema in New York, NY </span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-35408441258679527882016-02-12T06:50:00.004-08:002016-02-12T06:50:42.998-08:00HOLISTIC PROGRAMS FOR ECZEMA NYC New York, NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">HOLISTIC PROGRAMS FOR ECZEMA</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">What I have come to know as a holistic practitioner is that eczema is curable.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Chronic skin conditions, such as eczema and atopic dermatitis, might look like surface problems, but their root causes are far more than skin deep.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">That's why all the conventional treatments, such as skin creams and ointments prescribed over long periods almost never result in a lasting cure, just temporary relief at best. Consequently, many people with eczema feel very discouraged and even hopeless about their condition.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">In my practice I have worked with patients of all ages who suffered with chronic eczema and have achieved full resolution of their symptoms – they have healthy and radiant skin, and they have stopped taking their skin medications. They achieved their health goals with a holistic approach, and they no longer require medical treatments.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-91352347876176220232016-02-12T06:48:00.001-08:002016-02-12T06:48:04.083-08:00Eczema Treatment NYC, Manhattan | Dermatology Cure NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema Treatment</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Melanoma Treatment in NYCEczema can range in severity from a mild annoying red patch on your arm to a total body, weeping, infected rash. At our NYC and Brooklyn locations, we’ll match our therapeutic approach to your condition’s severity.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema simply means “inflamed skin”. Skin can become inflamed for a number of reasons, but we’ll cover the big three in this article: Contact, Atopic, and Irritant. Part of the eczema confusion stems from the fact that ALL eczemas look very similar - chapped, red, scaly skin. Another item that all eczemas share is their therapy. Proper hydration is the absolute cornerstone for any regimen aimed at calming all eczemas. A well moisturized skin barrier is less susceptible to environmental allergens of all kinds and will begin the recovery process. Sometimes an anti-inflammatory prescriptive may be required in addition to a hydrating barrier repair.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Contact eczema (CE)</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">This form of eczema can be caused by a dizzying number of natural as well as household and workplace chemicals. The most infamous form of contact dermatitis is poison ivy, so called “rhus dermatitis” for the rhus allergen found within this plant. The onset of CE can evolve over time – I can diagnosis this condition from an over-the-counter product even after a patient’s been using it for years without incident. The immune system is exposed to a certain allergen several times until one day our body triggers an allergic response that can persist for a lifetime.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Certain clues for a contact dermatitis include a bilateral (both sides) rash. The most common locations affected are the neck and eyelids. Interestingly, these are areas most commonly exposed to foreign chemicals (usually from fingers-to-face contact). Most chemicals able to provoke CE are small molecules that can penetrate human skin. Your immune system recognizes a foreign substance (“antigen”) and then mounts an immune response to it, resulting in itchy, scaling skin. The top 4 CE allergens within our New York practice are:</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">1) nickel (and nickel-plated objects)</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">2) fragrance, </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">3) neosporin</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">4) propylene glycol (a common preservative).</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">If you’ve been experiencing a recurrent rash that is intermittently worse, patch testing can be performed to determine the offending botanical, metal, or chemical. Short-term therapy can be given to quell an active rash, but the best solution is to avoid the offending chemical altogether. </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">For more information on contact dermatitis from the National Institute of Health (NIH), click on: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000869.htm</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">This is usually an inherited skin condition that stems from a general sensitivity to allergens. For example, even a slight increase in dust or pollen counts can trigger an inflammatory cascade that will leave skin red and itchy. There is not a specific allergen identified as in CE, but rather a general hypersensitivity to environmental triggers. If you were to place patients with AE in a plastic bubble, protected from the environment, their skin would clear almost entirely. Common triggers for atopic eczema include:</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Heat and sweating</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Pet fur and dander</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Wool and synthetic fibers like nylon</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Tobacco smoke</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Fragrances or colorants in shampoos, detergents, soaps, and moisturizers</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">This is the simplest form of eczema caused by rapid dehydration. Chapped lips and cheeks from windburn is perhaps the most common manifestation of this eczema. Any environmental feature that can rapidly desiccate (dry) skin is considered an irritant. Even water within a wet bathing suit can evoke red, itchy skin, and can be considered an irritant. Some mechanical forces can trigger an irritant dermatitis as well. Straps and belts are notorious induces of irritant eczema. Removal of the irritant is, of course, the first step toward improving the resultant inflammation. Next is repairing the skin barrier.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">As discussed above, the key to any eczema is 1) Removing any contributors to the eczema and 2) Re-hydrating the skin so that it remains protected</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-65226798357771455182016-01-02T08:09:00.002-08:002016-01-02T08:09:25.606-08:00Treatments for Eczema NYC New York NY<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: GeosansLight, sans-serif; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Because eczema often causes near continuous itching, if over the counter products and avoidance of suspected allergens are not effective, see your dermatologist. Scratching can result in skin injury and exposure to staph infections.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Avoid known allergens, foods which cause itching and treatments which over dry the skin. Keep your skin well hydrated. Flare ups are less likely to occur when skin is not left to become overly dry from the elements.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Unscented moisturizers, bland skin cleansers such as Cetaphil, Aveeno and non fragranced lotions and soaps help prevent irritation that can reinstate the activity of eczema.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Cortisone creams may help with flare-ups, either over the counter or those prescribed by Dr. Once under control, following a regimen of skin care and skin protection can help keep the skin in good health.</span></div>
<br />New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-18837919860649943032016-01-02T08:08:00.004-08:002016-01-02T08:08:25.994-08:00Seborrheic dermatitis nyc new york ny<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14.2857px;"><span style="color: white;">Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition sometimes classified as a form of eczema that is closely related to dandruff. It causes dry or greasy peeling of the scalp, eyebrows, and face, and sometimes trunk. The condition is harmless but is bothersome from an appearance standpoint.</span></span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-55124595107421991662016-01-02T08:07:00.003-08:002016-01-02T08:07:22.206-08:00Xerotic eczema nyc new york ny<span style="color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14.2857px;">Xerotic eczema is dry skin that becomes so serious it turns into eczema. It worsens in dry winter weather, and limbs and trunk are most often affected. The itchy, tender skin resembles a dry, cracked, river bed. This disorder is very common among older people who have thinner skin which allows for dehydration of the skin. </span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-39525683494489068642016-01-02T08:06:00.004-08:002016-01-02T08:06:38.669-08:00Contact dermatitis nyc new york ny<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14.2857px;"><span style="color: white;">Contact dermatitis: allergic (resulting from a delayed reaction to some allergen, such as poison ivy or nickel), and irritant (resulting from direct reaction to a substance, often something you have frequent contact with such as detergents). About 3/4 of cases of contact eczema are of the irritant type, which is the most common occupational skin condition. Contact eczema can be avoided by removing the offending substance from your environment and refraining from use.</span></span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-46044871714789506032016-01-02T08:05:00.004-08:002016-01-02T08:05:44.260-08:00Atopic eczema nyc new york ny<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14.2857px;"><span style="color: white;">Atopic eczema is an allergic skin reaction believed to have a hereditary component and often runs in families. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on the head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks. </span></span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-35461418543895468202016-01-02T08:04:00.002-08:002016-01-02T08:04:13.690-08:00Common Eczemas NYC New York NY<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14.2857px;"><span style="color: white;">Common Eczemas Atopic eczema is an allergic skin reaction believed to have a hereditary component and often runs in families. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on the head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks. -</span></span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-28120699029589825522016-01-02T08:03:00.003-08:002016-01-02T08:03:19.062-08:00Eczema most common skin complaint nyc new york ny<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14.2857px;"><span style="color: white;">The most common skin complaint Eczema is an extremely common skin condition and is primarily displayed as dryness or a repeating skin rash characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness itching and dryness crusting flaking cracking skin edema (swelling) blistering oozing bleeding </span></span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-48633006082973694292015-09-24T09:35:00.002-07:002015-09-24T09:35:28.191-07:00Causes & Triggers Eczema NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The exact causes of eczema are unknown. You might have inherited a tendency for eczema. You may have a family member who has eczema or who has hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or asthma. Many doctors think eczema causes are linked to allergic disease, such as hay fever or asthma. Doctors call this the atopic triad. Many children with eczema (up to 80%) will develop hay fever and/or asthma.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">There are many triggers of eczema that can make it flare or get worse. Below are some of the common triggers. You should learn what triggers your eczema to flare, and then try to avoid it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Cleaning.supplies.glovesIrritants can make your symptoms worse. What irritates you may be different from what irritates someone else with the condition, but could include:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">catIf your genes make you more likely to develop atopic eczema, the condition will develop after you are exposed to certain environmental factors, such as allergens.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Allergens are substances that can cause the body to react abnormally. This is known as an allergic reaction. Some of the most common allergens that can be causes of eczema include:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Pets (cats > dogs)</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Certain bacteria like Staphylococcusaureus</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">PeanutsAtopic eczema can sometimes be caused by food allergens, especially before the age of one. Some studies of children and young people with atopic eczema found that one-third to nearly two-thirds also had a food allergy. Food allergies associated with eczema causes are typically:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Stress is known to be associated with eczema but it is not fully understood how it affects the condition. Some people with eczema have worse symptoms when they are stressed. For others their eczema symptoms cause them to feel stressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Hormones are chemicals produced by the body. They can cause a wide variety of effects. When the levels of certain hormones in the body increase or decrease some women can experience flare ups of their eczema.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-10051954724554706442015-02-06T07:44:00.002-08:002015-02-06T07:44:07.602-08:00 Eczema Light Therapy NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema light therapy refers to the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to treat the skin rash and itching of eczema. Exposing the skin to UV light suppresses overactive skin immune system cells that cause inflammation. As you might guess, the use of light to treat eczema is not without its downsides.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">"Natural sunlight can help symptoms of eczema, but artificially produced UV light is best for eczema treatment because it can be controlled and given under supervision," says Elizabeth Page, MD, a dermatologist at the Lahey Clinic and an instructor in dermatology at Harvard Medical School in Boston. "Light therapy can be an effective treatment for adults and children older than 12 for moderate to severe eczema that does not respond well to other eczema treatments." According to Dr. Page, there are three different types of eczema phototherapy:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Broadband UVB phototherapy. UVB stands for type B ultraviolet light, which has been used to treat skin conditions since the 1920s. Eczema treatment involves standing in a light box three times per week for a total course of 20 to 30 treatments. The length of each treatment increases until the skin becomes slightly pink. After the first phase of treatment, weekly maintenance treatments may be given.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">UVA phototherapy. UVA stands for type A ultraviolet light. UVA is also present in sunlight, but acts differently on the skin than UVB. In order for UVA eczema light therapy to be effective, an oral medication, psoralen, must be taken an hour prior to the treatment to make the skin more sensitive to the light therapy. This combination of psoralen and UVA is called PUVA phototherapy. PUVA eczema treatments are given two to three times per week for 12 to 15 weeks. As with UVB, the length of exposure is increased gradually, and weekly maintenance treatments may be given after the first phase of treatment. Some people are unable to tolerate PUVA because of nausea from psoralen.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Narrowband UVB phototherapy. "Narrowband UVB is gradually replacing both broadband UVB and PUVA,” says Page. “It is as effective as other types of eczema phototherapy and has fewer side effects because you don't need to take a pill. Narrowband UVB uses a very small part of the UVB spectrum, which cuts down on exposure to UV radiation." Because eczema treatments can be given more safely, narrowband UVB may be more effective and require a shorter course of treatment.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">"The benefits of using eczema light therapy are that these therapies often work when other eczema treatments have not, and if done properly they actually have fewer side effects than many of the prescription medications used for eczema,” Page says.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The biggest drawback of eczema light therapy is that it's very time consuming and requires many trips to the doctor's office over several weeks, Page says. Although there are light therapy units available by prescription to use at home, most dermatologists prefer to have treatments done in the office where UV light exposure can be controlled.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Burning. Artificial UV light, like natural sunlight, can cause sunburn and blistering. Skin may redden and itch. "People who have a light complexion have more tendency to burn and may not be able to tolerate too much UV light therapy," warns Page.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Skin damage. Over time skin can become wrinkled and freckled. The skin will darken as with a suntan, and brown spots may form.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Skin cancer. "Although there is no proof that light therapy causes skin cancer, we know that prolonged exposure to UV light can cause skin cancer, so this is a theoretical possibility and it is important to limit exposure as much as possible," says Page.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">PUVA. The medication that is given with PUVA eczema light therapy can cause headache and nausea. The UVA in PUVA can cause cataracts if eye protection is not sufficient.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">UV light and eczema therapy is an effective treatment for moderate to severe eczema if it is carefully controlled and the proper precautions are taken. Talk to your dermatologist to see if eczema light treatment might work for you.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-14004105594814429532015-02-04T06:01:00.002-08:002015-02-04T06:01:07.799-08:00How do you treat eczema without steroids? NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is more than just dry skin. It is an inflammatory skin disease that often begins in infancy as an intensely itchy rash. Scratching leads to further irritation. The injured skin becomes chronically inflamed and more vulnerable to infection.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Airborne allergens can make eczema worse. Reducing your daughter’s exposure to these triggers could improve her eczema and reduce her need for treatment:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Remove carpets and heavy draperies from her sleeping area.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Wash her bedding frequently in hot water.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Clean and vacuum frequently.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Regularly bathe pets and keep them out of her bedroom.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Avoid foods (such as milk, eggs, soy or wheat) if they trigger your daughter’s eczema.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Skin affected by eczema loses water easily. Keep your daughter’s skin hydrated by soaking it in warm (not hot) baths. Don’t use soaps and shampoos, which worsen dry skin, more than twice a week.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Gently pat (don’t rub) her skin dry with a soft towel. Promptly and generously apply thick moisturizers with a low water content to lock in the moisture. Choose creams without fragrances, dyes or preservatives.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Antihistamines can help to control the ferocious itch, but they can cause drowsiness. Giving your daughter an antihistamine at bedtime may help relieve her itch and help her sleep during an uncomfortable flare-up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">If these measures don’t control your daughter’s eczema, her doctor will likely recommend a topical corticosteroid to apply to her skin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Corticosteroid creams and ointments effectively reduce inflammation. They are one of the most important types of medicines to be developed in the past 50 years. Eczema is just one of the many diseases and conditions that can be effectively treated by these medicines.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Corticosteroids often are called just “steroids” by doctors. But don’t be confused: These inflammation-fighting hormones are different from the “steroids” that body builders use.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Corticosteroid creams can gradually thin the skin and cause small blood vessels to break if used on the face. So use them with caution, and in low doses, on the face — as directed by your daughter’s doctor.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">You may have heard that corticosteroids can stunt a child’s growth and thin the bones. That’s an issue with corticosteroid pills (or injections), but not with corticosteroid creams and ointments — unless extraordinary amounts are used over much of the body.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">As with any medicine, corticosteroids have both benefits and risks. You should discuss with your daughter’s doctor what the balance of benefits and risks is likely to be in her case, and I’m sure you’ll be able to find the right treatment. Fortunately, your daughter has available effective treatments t</span>hat had not yet been developed two generations ago.New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-42999717898115821672015-02-04T05:48:00.003-08:002015-02-04T05:48:20.780-08:00Laser Treatment for Eczema NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Laser therapy that delivers a concentrated beam of ultraviolet light may help ease a hard-to-treat form of eczema, a small study suggests.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The study, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, compared the effects of laser therapy versus corticosteroid ointment in 13 patients with what is known as the prurigo form of atopic dermatitis.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema, or skin inflammation, that arises from an allergic reaction; the prurigo form is marked by small, hard, intensely itchy nodules on the skin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Specifically, a device called the 308-nm excimer laser is approved in the U.S. for treating atopic dermatitis and certain other skin conditions, including psoriasis and vitiligo. It works by emitting a concentrated beam of ultraviolet B (UVB) light directly to patches of affected skin, avoiding the healthy surrounding skin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">UVB light has long been used to treat some cases of atopic dermatitis; it is thought to help by quelling the exaggerated immune response causing the skin inflammation. The purported advantage of the excimer laser over traditional UVB therapy is that it more precisely targets the problem areas of the skin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">However, there are only limited study data on the effectiveness of the laser therapy for atopic dermatitis, and almost nothing known about how it works for the prurigo form.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Over 10 weeks, the patients received twice-weekly laser treatments on one side of the body, and used prescription corticosteroid ointment -- clobetasol propionate -- on the other side of the body. Both the laser treatment and the ointment were applied directly to the prurigo nodules.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">By the end of the treatment period, the study found, both therapies were similarly effective in reducing the number of skin nodules, inflammation and itchiness. All but one patient showed improvements; for three patients, the laser-treated side of the body showed greater improvements, while for four, the corticosteroid-treated side fared better.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">However, the benefits of the laser tended to be longer lasting. Six months after treatment, eight patients had maintained a significant improvement on the laser-treated side, while only three showed similar results on the corticosteroid-treated side.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Topical corticosteroids have an obvious advantage in that they are inexpensive and convenient. But for people whose skin condition does not improve with topical treatment, Brenninkmeijer said, "the excimer laser might be a good alternative."</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The potential short-term risks of the laser therapy include burns (similar to a sunburn), blistering and skin darkening. Little is known about the possible long-term side effects, including whether there is any increase in skin cancer risk, </span><br />
<br />New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-37900419679238178572015-02-04T05:45:00.001-08:002015-02-04T05:45:20.594-08:00What is eczema? NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema is "a general term for any superficial inflammatory process involving the epidermis primarily, marked early by redness, itching, minute papules and vesicles, weeping, oozing and crusting, and later by scaling, lichenification and often pigmentation."1 It is also used specifically to refer to the condition atopic dermatitis.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The word eczema comes from the Greek word ekzein meaning "to boil out"; the Greek word ek means "out," while the Greek word zema means "boiling."</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-80537536404756255362015-02-04T05:42:00.004-08:002015-02-04T05:42:31.888-08:00Hand Eczema NYC New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Hand eczema (also known as hand dermatitis) is a common condition affecting up to 10% of the population. It results from a combination of factors, both internal (e.g. your genetic make-up), and external (e.g. contact with irritants and allergens such as chemicals). The irritant nature of some chemicals means that hand eczema is particularly common in people with jobs involving cleaning, catering, hairdressing, healthcare and mechanical work. It is an inflammatory condition and is not contagious, but it can still have a major effect on people’s work, social lives and self-esteem.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The main symptoms of hand eczema include one or more of the following:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Redness (erythema)</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Dryness, to the point of peeling and flaking</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">There is also a specific type of hand eczema called pompholyx (pronounced Pom-foe-licks, from the Greek word for bubble). The cause of pompholyx is unknown and it tends to occur more commonly in women. Each outbreak consists of the appearance of itchy small blisters on the palms of the hands. The condition may come and go over the course of many years, and is notoriously difficult to treat effectively.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-58872374533817518372015-02-04T05:27:00.003-08:002015-02-04T05:27:59.144-08:00Eczema Treatment NYC - New York, NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">The term eczema encompasses a wide range of disorders that have in common some degree of skin inflammation.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Eczema often manifests itself as red, itchy and often flaky skin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Except for the palms and soles, blisters are usually absent on eczematous skin. If blisters are present, the diagnosis of secondary Herpes or Bacterial infection should be strongly considered.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Over time, roughthickening of the skin (lichenification) may develop in the affected area.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">People of all ages and ethnic background may suffer from eczema. Although it may be a chronic condition, childhood eczema usually improves with age.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Causes ranfe from internal autoimmune activity to external irritant or allergic factors or any combination of the above.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">There is often overlap with conditions such as hay fever, asthma and hives.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Emollients</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-51950535000059507412015-02-04T05:24:00.001-08:002015-02-04T05:24:36.183-08:00Eczema Prevention NYC - New York NY<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Prevention</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">There are many ways you may help to prevent eczema, including:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Avoid environmental irritants that cause your symptoms, such as water or temperature changes.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Moisturize your skin to prevent dryness.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Manage daily stress, participate in relaxation techniques</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Avoid household irritants, such as cleaners, soaps, aftershave lotion, and solvents</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Wear gloves when your hands are exposed to water, irritants, or cold temperatures</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Wear clothes made of cotton or a cotton blend</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Use mild soap and moisturize after bathing</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Avoid moisturizers and skin products with perfume, extra ingredients, or preservatives</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">• Avoid getting hot and sweaty.</span>New York Dermatologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651043981281455909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097566103371860441.post-12504251335159419622015-02-04T05:18:00.003-08:002015-02-04T05:18:33.431-08:00Eczema NYC - (212) 644-6454 - New York, NY<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;">Welcome to Eczema NYC at Eczema NYC at Eczema NYC Treatment Center
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