Eczema Medical Reference
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Treating Your Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Not all atopic dermatitis (AD) gets better with topical treatment. But you’ll still have lots of options to treat your moderate to severe AD.
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Home Remedies for Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis can make it hard to do activities during the day and to fall asleep at night. Here are some easy ways to treat it at home.
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Beneath the Skin: Mental Health and Atopic Dermatitis
Research suggests that people with atopic dermatitis have higher rates of anxiety, stress, and depression. Here’s how to break this vicious cycle and find relief.
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Eczema on Darker Skin
Darker skin tones can make eczema harder to diagnose. But some symptoms for Black people can be worse. Read about other differences.
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Eczema Treatment Failure
Learn why your eczema treatment isn’t working for you, the barriers to following a plan, and lifestyle tips to support your treatment and achieve success.
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Complications of Severe Eczema
Severe eczema is more than just itchy skin. It can lead to infections, asthma, and even food allergies. Here’s a look at possible complications.
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Acupuncture and Acupressure for Atopic Dermatitis
Learn more about acupuncture and acupressure and its benefits and limitations for atopic dermatitis.
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Eczema and Molluscum Contagiosum
Eczema and molluscum contagiosum are two skin conditions that can be tough to tell apart. Here’s a closer look at what makes them different.
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Biologics for Atopic Dermatitis
What to expect when it’s time to try biologics to treat your atopic dermatitis: more on monoclonal antibodies, interleukin inhibitors, and side effects.
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Atopic Dermatitis and Contact Dermatitis: What's the Difference?
Is your itchy, red rash atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis? Find out the differences, causes, and what triggers can set off a flare.
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What Is Weeping Eczema?
Weeping eczema is a problem stemming from eczema where your skin oozes clear or straw-colored liquid. Read more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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Eczema Can Affect Us All, but Some More Than Others
Eczema affects all races, ethnicities, genders, and ages. But it can be less or more common in specific groups. Learn more about how it could affect you.
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Eczema and Cellulitis
Eczema and cellulitis are separate conditions, but share some symptoms. Learn how to tell the difference between the two.
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Getting Sleep With Eczema
The itching of a serious eczema flare can keep you up at night. Tips on bathing, moisturizing, and sleep hygiene, and how your bedroom environment can help.
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Exercising With Atopic Dermatitis
Learn how exercise affects atopic dermatitis, and how to exercise without triggering a flare.
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Chemicals to Avoid When You Have Severe Eczema
Managing severe eczema includes limiting triggers like chemicals that irritate skin. Here are the main ones you should be aware of.
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Atopic Dermatitis: Sex and Intimacy
Eczema can get in the way of sex and intimacy. Find out how you can learn to embrace your body and enjoy more intimate moments.
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Immunomodulators for Atopic Dermatitis
What are immunomodulators, and when might your doctor recommend one for atopic dermatitis?
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Stress Counseling for Eczema
Eczema symptoms can often cause stress, which can then lead to flares, causing even more anxious feelings. Read more about ways to control your eczema-induced stress.
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Eczema and Bacterial Infections
Having this skin condition can raise your chances of getting bacterial infections. Here are the symptoms to be aware of, and what to do if you get them.
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IgE-Mediated Food Allergy and Atopic Dermatitis
Learn what an allergen-specific IgE test can tell you about food allergies and how these may be linked to atopic dermatitis flares.
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What to Expect During Hypnosis for Atopic Dermatitis
More research is needed, but studies suggest hypnosis can help soothe atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms. Here’s how it works.
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Antihistamines for Eczema
When you might take antihistamines for eczema, and how they work.
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What Is Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis?
Eczema in kids or pediatric atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that can affect babies and children. It causes red, itch patches on skin.
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Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
This treatment can ease moderate to severe atopic dermatitis by exposing your skin to ultraviolet light from a medical device.
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