Eczema

Eczema is the name for a group of inflammatory skin conditions that cause itchiness, dry skin, rashes, scaly patches, blisters and skin infections. There are different types of eczema like  atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis.

Symptoms:

Eczema almost always includes itchy skin.  For many people, the itch can range from mild to moderate.  Some of other  symptoms includes; Dryness, sensitive skin, Inflamed scaly patches, Oozing or crusting skin. For lighter skin, eczema can present as red, inflamed skin. For darker skin tones, eczema can present as brown, purple or grey. Itchy skin is the most common symptom of eczema. 

causes of Eczema:

There is no “main” cause of eczema. In fact, there is at least one cause, if not more. Some of the most common causes are a family history of eczema, being exposed to certain environmental triggers like sand, carpet, viral infection, heat chemicals, artificial colours, preservatives, perfumes or soap and stress.

Eczema Flare-Up Management:

Depending on  age of the person  and severity of the eczema as well as individual preferences, treatments include

•  Medical grade moisturizing creams

•  Corticosteroid topical and systemic

•  Topical Antibiotic in combination with topical corticosteroid  (Dr. Aron formulas are one of them)

•  Phototherapy (also known as light therapy)

•  Prescription medication

Preventing Eczema Flare-Up;

Some recommendation are;

•  moisturising daily 

•  avoiding your triggers

•  making sure your baths and showers aren’t too hot

•  rinsing off chlorine from swimming pools straight after swimming

• avoiding overheating

•  not wearing woollen fabrics directly on your skin

To find out more about it Eczema please check Australian Health advise here or talk to your Pharmacist or GP.

We offer a range of medication in our pharmacy including topical Antibiotic in combination with topical corticosteroid  (Dr. Aron formulas). 

For more information please contact us