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In the
Spotlight
Proper Treatment Helps Ease Burden
of Eczema
When a child develops eczema (atopic dermatitis), parents often
feel helpless. The patches of dry, inflamed, and intensely itchy
skin can be uncomfortable — and even painful.
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Infections and Eczema: What You Can
Do to Reduce the Risk
When a person has eczema (atopic dermatitis), the risk of getting an
infection rises. Even a person with mild atopic dermatitis can
develop a severe infection. Here are some things you can do at home
to reduce the risk. (more...)
Bleach Baths May Help Control Atopic
Dermatitis
Treating atopic dermatitis (AD) by adding bleach to your bathwater
may sound like an old wives’ tale. After all, dermatologists
recommend gentle, fragrance-free products for their patients with
AD. Bleach hardly falls into this category. A bleach bath, however,
may be exactly what your dermatologist orders.
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Patients with severe eczema should follow an
individualized eczema-management plan developed by a
dermatologist. Such a plan includes help for minimizing
flare-ups and taking care of your skin. |
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