Atopic dermatitisSynonymsAtopic eczema, infantile eczema, prurigo Besnier, allergic eczema, neurodermatitis[1]Atopic dermatitis of the inside crease of the elbow.SpecialtyDermatologySymptomsItchy, red, swollen, cracked skin[2]ComplicationsSkin infections, hay fever, asthma[2]Usual onsetChildhood[2][3]CausesUnknown[2][3]Risk factorsFamily history, living in a city, dry climate[2]Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms after ruling out other possible causes[2][3]Differential diagnosisContact dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis[3]TreatmentAvoiding things that worsen the condition, daily bathing followed by moisturising cream, steroid creams for flares[3]Frequency~20% at some time[2][4] Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a type of inflammation of the skin (dermatitis).[2] It results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin.[2] Clear fluid may come from the affected areas, which often thicken over time.[2] While the condition may occur at any age, it typically starts in childhood with changing severity over the years.[2][3] In children under one year of age much of the body may be affected.[3] As children get older, the back of the knees and front of the elbows are the most common areas affected.[3] In adults the hands and feet are the most commonly affected areas.[3] Scratching worsens symptoms and affected people have an increased risk of skin infections.[2] Many people with atopic dermatitis develop hay fever or asthma.[2] The cause is unknown but believed … Continue reading →

Eczema, also called dermatitis, refers to a cluster of skin conditions that have varying symptoms, the most common of which is dry skin. Normal skin produces oils that create a barrier to prevent water loss and stop irritants from penetrating the skin. If you have eczema, your skin does not do this as effectively. Eczema is usually found on the hands, elbows, knees and lower legs, but it can affect the face, neck, upper chest and front of the shoulders as one gets older. Eczema can be very uncomfortable and look unpleasant. People with eczema are nearly always sensitive to triggers that cause flare-ups, and often need to take extra care with their skin. It is important that the type of eczema be correctly diagnosed; the forms of eczema can look similar, but the causes may differ and thus require different treatments, which include a wide range of medical and behavioral therapies. Because each case is different, finding the right approach to healing your eczema may take time. You may want to work with a variety of experts, including a dermatologist, a behavioral therapist, a massage therapist, or a homeopath. You may simply want to keep track of your symptoms … Continue reading →

Eczemaderm is a naturally medicated treatment for eczema and dermatitis. Eczemaderm was developed by a team of dermatologists & pharmacists. It combines the properties of a specially formulated delivery vehicle base with maximum strength natural active ingredients. Our formula has been medically proven to provide regeneration at the cellular level while controlling the overactive effects of the immune system. It also provides the additional benefits of intensely moisturizing dry damaged skin. Eczemaderm is a non-steroidal cream that is safe for everyone including infants and small children. As mentioned, Eczemaderm combines the best of traditional medicine with the best of natural medicine. The Eczemaderm formula is very complex, but to understand why it works, we give a description of its different components. a. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) - MSM is considered to be a natural product. It occurs naturally in green plants such as field horsetail (Equiseturn Arvense), certain species of algae, fruits, vegetables, grains, and broth bovine and human adrenal glands, and milk. In the past few years MSM has become so popular that we consider it to be gaining mainstream acceptance. It is so popular that we have even seen physicians prescribing this compound. MSM is a precursor source of sulfur … Continue reading →