ECZEMA TREATMENTS IN DENVER
Providing Some Relief To Your Skin
WHAT IS ECZEMA?
Rosacea is a common disorder that affects the skin on the face. The chronic and inflammatory skin condition can cause redness on the chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead. In some more severe cases, rosacea may appear on the chest, back, or neck, and can even affect the eyes, causing them to become irritated, bloodshot, and watery.
Symptoms of Eczema
The most important thing to remember about eczema is that its symptoms will look different for everyone — your eczema may look different than the eczema on another adult or even a child. Some of the symptoms of eczema include:
- Dry, sensitive skin
- Red, inflamed skin
- Very bad itching
- Dark colored patches of skin
- Areas of swelling
- Oozing or crusting
Eczema Treatments
WHAT CAUSES ECZEMA?
Eczema usually begins in early childhood and flares up periodically then subsides. Some people do outgrow the condition, but others will continue to experience the condition throughout their adult life. The cause of eczema is not known, but it is thought to have a genetic component, as the condition often runs in families. Eczema is most likely the result of various factors, including:
- Dryness
- A reduction in the skin’s barrier that locks in moisture
- Immune system dysfunction
- Bacteria on the skin’s surface
- Environmental factors
How is Eczema Treated?
- While there is no cure for eczema, the doctor’s at Colorado Skin Surgery & Dermatology can help alleviate symptoms and control flare-ups. Treatments options include:
- Corticosteroid cream or ointments to control itching and inflammation
- Creams that help repair the skin
- Oral antibiotics, prescribed if a bacterial infection is present from open sores or cracked skin caused by scratching.
- Oral anti-itch medication
- Anti-inflammatory drugs, either taken orally or injected
- Light therapy, which involves exposure to controlled amounts of artificial ultraviolet light.
When you come to our dermatologists and skin surgeons in Denver, we will assess your symptoms and discern the type, or types, of eczema you have in order to provide the tools you need to best manage it. For more information about our treatment methods, or to schedule an appointment, contact us today.
Skin Cancer
Patients often ask, “What can I do to protect myself from skin cancer?” Unfortunately, your skin’s sun damage cannot be completely reversed. However, several precautions can be taken to reduce your risk of developing skin cancers.
COSMETIC
It is important to remember that, in both men and women, good-looking skin is usually healthy skin. You will look better after our cosmetic procedures, but more importantly, our goal is that your skin will also be healthier.
GENERAL DERMATOLOGY
Our experienced dermatologists will help you find the procedures that are right for you, creating a care and treatment plan that may help you to overcome issues with your face, body, skin and more!
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