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What is Eczema/Dermatitis?
Eczema and dermatitis are terms for a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. Common symptoms of eczema:
- Dry, sensitive skin
- Red, inflamed skin
- Very bad itching
- Dark colored patches of skin
- Rough, leathery or scaly patches of skin
- Oozing or crusting
- Areas of swelling
Yes, it is possible to control eczema. Controlling eczema can decrease flares, improve your health and quality of life and reduce the amount of medicine needed.
Common Triggers of Eczema
- Dry skin - When your skin gets too dry, it can easily become brittle, scaly, rough, or tight, which can lead to an eczema flare up.
- Irritants - There are everyday products and even natural substances that can cause your skin to burn and itch, or become dry and red. These could be products that you use on your body or in your home - hand and dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, bubble bath and body wash, or surface cleaners and disinfectants. Even some natural liquids, like the juice from fresh fruit, vegetables, or meats, can irritate your skin when you touch them.
- Stress - Emotional stress is known to be associated with eczema, but we are not exactly sure why. Some people's eczema symptoms get worse when they're feeling "stressed". Others may become stressed, just knowing they have eczema, and this can make their skin flare up.
- Hot/Cold Temps and Sweating - Most people with eczema will become itchy, or experience a "prickly heat" sensation when they sweat, or get too hot. This can happen when you exercise, wear too many clothes to bed, or when you quickly move from one extreme temperature to another (cold to hot). During the cold winter months, your skin may also get too dry - leading to irritation and an eczema flare up.
- Allergens - There are everyday materials in the environment that can cause you to have an allergic reaction and trigger an eczema flare up. Some of the most common are: seasonal pollen, dust mites, pet dander from cats and dogs, mold and dandruff. Allergens that cause symptoms to stick around a lot longer, or to come back, are much harder to pinpoint. It's important to know the allergens that could cause a flare up, so that you can help keep your rash under control.
- Hormones - Hormones are substances produced by the body that can cause a wide variety of symptoms. When the levels of certain hormones in your body increase or decrease, some people with eczema (especially women) may experience flare ups.
Knowing your triggers will help you keep your symptoms under control. The most important thing to remember is that eczema is different for everyone. The symptoms you have may not look the same on you as they do on another adult, or on your child. You or your child may experience certain symptoms at particular times of the year and/or on different parts of the body.
Managing Eczema
In many cases eczema is manageable, especially with a proper skin care routine. This includes bathing and moisturizing daily, sometimes in combination with prescription medications and/or alternative therapies. Some basic things you can do to help control eczema:
- Use a moisturizer while your skin is wet.
- Use moisturizer that contains ceramides. This helps repair the barrier
- Establish a daily skin care routine.
- Recognize stressful situations and events - and learn to avoid or cope with them by using techniques for stress management.
- Be mindful of scratching and rubbing - and limit contact with materials or substances that may irritate your skin.
- Dress in soft, breathable clothing and avoid itchy fabrics like wool, that can further irritate your eczema.
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Now Accepting
Kaiser Permanente Insurance
Vail | Aspen | Breckenridge Dermatology, as of March 15, 2017, will be accepting Kaiser Permanente as one of our many available forms of health insurance coverage.
For more information on the insurance plans we accept, at any of our locations, please call us at (970) 926-9226 and ask to speak to our billing department.
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Now Accepting
CareCredit
We are pleased to announce that Vail | Aspen | Breckenridge Dermatology will now accept CareCredit at all locations. CareCredit is a healthcare credit card designed for your health and wellness needs.
CareCredit helps you pay for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical insurance, such as cosmetic procedures. To learn more about CareCredit, visit
www.carecredit.com.
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Vail Dermatology
1140 Edwards Village Blvd. Suite B-200 Edwards, CO 81632 | (970)926-9226
Aspen Dermatology
261 Robinson St. Suite C-100 Basalt, CO 81621 | (970)927-2800
Breckenridge Dermatology
984 N. Ten Mile Dr. Suite 103 Frisco, CO 80443 | (970)668-0998
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