Is Using an Infrared Sauna During Treatment Good or Bad? I am unfamiliar with any good research showing the benefit of this type of treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Infrared light is different from UV light which has been shown to be beneficial for patients with AD. The key difference between infrared and …
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Nummular eczema, also known as discoid eczema and nummular dermatitis, features scattered circular, often itchy and sometimes oozing patches. Nummular eczema can occur at any age, and males tend to develop it more often than females. CAUSES Its causes aren’t clear, but triggers can include very dry or sensitive skin and trauma to the skin …
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If you have an infant with eczema, the idea of giving them solid food can be scary. While any food has the potential to cause allergy, certain foods are more common triggers of significant acute allergic reactions due to various factors. The most common food allergens in children in the United States and many other …
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Understanding the potential side effects of topical steroids is important for people to know. I want my patients to be informed about the medications that are prescribed and feel confident and comfortable following my approach to help them find freedom from eczema. Side Effects of Topical Steroids in Infants and Children Side effects from the …
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Safety is an extremely important concern for any patient that uses a medical therapy. The optimal solution for the management of atopic dermatitis is to find a treatment that is not only very effective but safe. While there are many effective options for most patients with atopic dermatitis, many come with increased risks. While high …
Here are some everyday things that can trigger allergies or an eczema flare or make them worse: ALLERGENS POLLEN PET DANDER MOLD DUST MITES PHYSICAL STRESS SWEAT HORMONES INFECTION EXCESSIVE SCRATCHING OR RUBBING OF THE SKIN CLIMATE COLD, DRY WEATHER LONG, HOT BATHS or SHOWERS LOW HUMIDITY IRRITANTS Metals in particular, nickel. Cigarette smoke. Soaps …
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Dermatologists need to consider modifying the appointment system to improve access to care for patients with atopic dermatitis flares, suggests researcher Jonathan Silverberg, of the Department of Dermatology, Preventive Medicine and Medical Social Sciences, at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. In a recent analysis of patient consults, published in The Journal of the American …
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What is the cause of red burning skin and who gets it? Signs of TSW may develop within days to weeks after STOPPING high-potency topical corticosteroid that has been over-used/abused. Treatment with the topical steroid has usually been prolonged, greater than 12 months, and frequent, ie daily or more often. It has not been reported …
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Why do I need to use a steroid cream for my eczema? Eczema is a chronic condition. That means it is not curable and has to be controlled. It is a condition where the skin is constantly inflamed. For over 50 years, topical corticosteroids (TCS) have been known to be highly effective in controlling this …
Many patients fail on traditional methods of eczema therapy and for many varied reasons. The main reasons patients fail on traditional methods are listed below: Topical steroid is ill-suited for the patient’s skin. Missing a necessary component. Incorrect application instructions. Misplaced expectations. Poor follow up. Dr. Van Wagoner is an expert in the management of …
Dr. John Van Wagoner is our lead eczema doctor. He is passionate about bringing healing and freedom to those who suffer from eczema. He has been successfully treating patients with all forms of eczema for over 15 years. His experience as a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist provides a very helpful basis of understanding for this condition that is driven by allergic and other immunological factors. Dr. Van Wagoner works in close association with Dr. Richard Aron to provide relief to those around the world who suffer from eczema.
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