Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which the skin's natural barrier becomes weakened, allowing it to become easily irritated by environmental factors. It is most common in children but affects adults as well, and it often coexists with asthma and seasonal allergies (a connection known as the "atopic triad").
Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of Americans, causing persistent itching, dryness, and inflammation that can significantly impact your daily comfort and quality of life. At Vitology Health, we provide compassionate, effective eczema care tailored to your skin type, triggers, and severity.
What Is Eczema?
Symptoms of Eczema
- Dry, sensitive skin
- Intense itching (often worse at night)
- Red to brownish-gray patches, especially on hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, and inside the elbows and knees
- Small, raised bumps that may weep fluid when scratched
- Thickened, cracked, or scaly skin
- Raw, swollen skin from scratching
Common Eczema Triggers
- Dry air and cold weather
- Heat and sweating
- Certain soaps, detergents, and cleaning products
- Fragrances and dyes in lotions or cosmetics
- Wool or synthetic fabrics
- Dust mites, pet dander, and pollen
- Certain foods (especially in children eggs, milk, nuts, wheat)
- Stress
Our Eczema Treatment Approach
- Thorough skin evaluation and confirmation of diagnosis
- Trigger identification helping you understand and avoid what worsens your eczema
- Moisturization guidance the right products and routines to restore your skin barrier
- Prescription topical treatments corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, and newer non-steroidal options
- Oral medications antihistamines for itch relief, oral corticosteroids for severe flares
- Wet wrap therapy guidance for severe cases
- Infection management eczema skin is more prone to bacterial and viral infections
- Referrals to dermatologists or allergists for complex or treatment-resistant cases
Struggling With Eczema or Persistent Skin Irritation?
Vitology Health provides personalized eczema care focused on relieving itching, reducing flare ups, and helping you maintain healthier skin.