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Eczema

Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) causes itchy and dry skin. Let's figure this out.
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We will talk about adult eczema here. If this is for a child, see the children section for more specific discussion.



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Eczema

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Is it eczema?

Let's see if you are looking at eczema in the first place.
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You are experiencing dry skin all over the body.

Is this why you think you have eczema?
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Yes?
OK. Eczema can cause this. So can other things, let's continue.
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Are you having itching that later turns to a skin rash?
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Yes?
This is a symptom of eczema.
 (The itch that rashes)
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It sometimes start with itching and later turn into a skin rash.

 

Do you have skin blisters with oozing and crusting?
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Yes?
Eczema can cause blisters with oozing and crusting.
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Do you have rash inside the knees and/or elbows?
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Yes?
These areas are popular spots for eczema to develop.
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What about rash on the hands and feet?
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Yes?
Eczema most of the time include rash on the hands and feet.
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Rash on the neck.
Is that why you are thinking eczema?
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Yes?
Eczema can sometimes include rash on the neck.
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Do you have bumpy skin on the back of the arms?
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Yes?

 

What about bumpy skin on front of the thigh?
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Alright.
This is a sign of eczema.
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Those were signs of eczema.
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If you think you may be looking at eczema, let's continue to find out if you need to see a doctor or if you can take care of this with over-the-counter measures.

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Need a doctor?

Is your skin getting painful?
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Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
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Here is why:

  • The skin must be very dry and cracked.
  • Need prescription medications.

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Would you say it looks infected?
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Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
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Here is why:

  • Risking a staph infection.

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Do you have any fever with this eczema?
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Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
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Here is why:

  • May be looking at an infection.

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Is this thing giving you sleepless nights?
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Yes?
Time to see a doctor on this one.
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Are you looking at a flare-up?
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Yes?

 

Have you ever seen a doctor for management of eczema?
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Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
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Here is why:

  • Need to be sure you are looking at eczema.
  • You will learn more on what the triggers are, prevention and management such as bandaging techniques, choosing a moisturizer and so on.

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Are areas on your skin itchy and swollen?
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Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
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Here is why:

  • Need to rule out infection.

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You should be convinced by now if you need to see a doctor or not.
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If you think you can take care of this with self care, let's see what a pharmacist recommend over-the-counter to help with this.

Or would you like to see the nearest clinic to you?

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