Eczema Treatment In Delhi, India
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Eczema Treatment in Delhi

It is a very common skin condition , can be acute or chronic , acute eczema is because of inflammation in the upper layer of skin causing redness , irritation and itching & in chronic eczema skin turns thickened , itchy, cracked and dry. Self-care measures, such as avoiding soaps or other irritants, using emollient bath, applying creams or ointments, can help relieve itching.
eczema treatment

Best treatment for chronic atopic dermatitis, contact eczema

Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis treated by light therapy, laser therapy, Intralesional injection & latest medications.

Causes of Eczema
causes of eczema
Areas Affected by Eczema
affected areas of eczema
Symptoms of Eczema
symptoms of eczema
Treatment of Eczema
types of eczema
What is Eczema

It’s a long lasting (chronic) condition that may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. It is most often seen in infants and children also known as atopic dermatitis , but it can continue into adulthood or first appear later in life. 

what is eczema
Causes of Eczema

Although causes are not known but one of the most important factors are.

  • Any kind of infection
  • Eczema -specially caused by environmental substances
  • The people who have a genetic predisposition to the condition
  • The surface of the skin and cause irritation.
  • Temperature change or humidity
  • Physical triggers such as some clothes
  • Stress
  • Chemical triggers like soaps, detergents, perfumes etc.
effected area by eczema
Areas Affected
  • It may affect any part of body
  • But it classically appears on your arms and behind the knees
  • It tends to flare periodically and then subside
atopic eczema
Symptoms of Eczema
  • Flaking of the skin
  • The skin may be broken in places
  • Some of the skin are cracked(cracking of the skin layer)
  • It usually feels dry (dryness)
  • Some inflamed areas develop blisters and weep (Oozing)
  • Area may have small ,raised bump(Swelling)
  • Some areas of skin become red and inflamed(Bleeding)
treatment of eczema
Treatment of eczema

Corticosteroid creams or ointments-Doctor may recommend prescription corticosteroid creams or ointments to ease scaling and relieve itching.

Non steroidal Topical Immunomodulators creams like tacrolimus and pimercrolimus are the latest treatment without much side effects as that of steroids cream.

Oral Antihistamines-If itching is severe oral antihistamines may help

Antibiotics-Antibiotics is recommended if you have a bacterial skin infection or an open sore or fissure caused by scratching. Doctor may recommend taking antibiotics for a short time or for a longer period of time to reduce bacteria on your skin and prevent recurrent infections.

If your skin cracks open, the doctor may prescribe mildly astringent wet dressings to prevent infection.

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