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Eczema

What is Eczema?

Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis and can cause other allergic conditions if left untreated. It is much like psoriasis as it shows up as red, irritated, itchy patches of skin. Generally, though, it occurs in places of the body that bend like behind the knees, your armpits, or wrists. Eczema can also appear on your face. It can affect people of all ages, but infants who develop eczema tend to outgrow it by the age of ten. Others will continue to have symptoms throughout the rest of their life. It is very treatable and manageable, but there is no cure as there is no direct cause professionals have found.

Eczema VS Psoriasis: How to Tell the Difference

Eczema and psoriasis are very similar to the untrained eye. Both appear as rashes or blotches of red skin which itch almost to the point of madness. Don’t scratch them though because they both can lead to heavy bleeding and you can even get an infection. When you notice these rashes, come to Freedom Clinic in Toronto, CAN. One of our specialists will be happy to help you determine whether you have eczema or psoriasis. It could also be a reaction to something you came into contact with around the house or outdoors. These irritants cause an overaction within your immune system, which is believed to be the cause, but there hasn’t been an official determination in the medical community. Here are some of the notable differences in appearances and locations to help before you get to the Freedom Clinic:   Eczema:

  • Scaly, oozing, and crusty
  • Spread out swelling
  • Inner elbow
  • Behind the knee
  • Wrists
  • Ankles

Psoriasis:

  • Silvery and scaly
  • Concentrated, thicker swelling
  • Scalp and face
  • Lower back
  • Hands and feet
  • Mouth and lips

 

How to Treat and Relieve the Eczema Itch

There may not be a cure for eczema, but there are plenty of treatments offered to help suppress the itching, rashes or flare-ups. The first step you will want to take in this journey is to allow the professionals at Freedom Clinic to help figure out what may be triggering your rashes. Once we discover them, we can help you work on avoiding them and other materials or ingredients which irritate them. Laundry detergent and other scented soaps and moisturizers are some of the more common problems.

Toronto, CAN Relies on Freedom Clinic for Eczema Help

Freedom Clinic is just a phone call away when you start to notice itchy, red rashes on your body. Let us help you determine if it is eczema or not and how we can begin treating it. Try your best not to scratch these areas and instead, cool them down with ice packs or cold, wet rags. Call today to set up your consultation and let us examine the affected area to help determine the next course of action.

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