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Editor's Note: Covenant Health Plainview is offering a four week segment about common health concerns. These articles are written by the four residents that are currently in rotation with local physicians. These residents are among the best of their peers, and are focused on advancing rural healthcare. Eczema is a common skin condition that occurs most frequently in children, but can also affect adults. The word Eczema comes from a Greek word meaning "eruption or to boil out". Also known as Atopic dermatitis, Eczema is a skin problem that causes dry, itchy, bumpy, red skin but is not contagious. At this time, there is no cure, but in most cases, symptoms can be controlled. Eczema usually occurs in the first year of life but may appear as late as the age of five. Many cases, as much as 40 percent of cases, will clear by adulthood. In babies and children, the skin may be intensely itchy, scaly, and many times, red patches are seen on the face, scalp, arms and legs, but groin areas are usually spared. The skin in older individuals, with more recurrent flares, are thickened, dark and scarred due to repeated scratching. It is usually seen in … Continue reading →

Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman continues to conduct a clinical trial for eczema and is seeking new patients to participate in what may be a one-of-a-kind, breakthrough treatment that will alleviate symptoms for those who suffer from the skin condition. In an effort to provide an effective solution for patients, the Tampa dermatologist is administering the treatment in hopes that participants will see a noticeable improvement of their skin by the end of the trial. I would encourage anyone who suffers from eczema to take advantage of this opportunity, says Dr. Forman. The goal of this treatment is to provide patients with positive, long-term results that will relieve irritation and itchiness and improve the appearance of their skin. Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a skin condition characterized by irritated skin due to the release of inflammatory chemicals in the body. Common symptoms include a combination of itchy, dry and red patchy skin on areas of the body including the face, hands and neck. Patients enrolled in the trial will receive subcutaneous (injected under the skin) medication at no cost, as well as free lab tests and exams by the Tampa dermatologist and his office. In addition, volunteers will … Continue reading →