Dermatologist - Savannah
639 Stephenson Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
912-354-7124

Dermatitis Treatment

Eczema 

Introduction
Eczema is a term used to describe a group of inflamed skin conditions that result in chronic, relapsing and very itchy rashes. Atopic dermatitis is one type of eczema. About 15 million people in the United States suffer from some form of eczema, including 10 to 20 percent of all infants. Symptoms vary from person to person but often include dry or blistered, red, itchy patches on the skin.

Treatment Options
At our office, Dr. Gaughf can perform patch testing to help determine possible contact allergens. Objects and conditions that trigger itchy eczema outbreaks may include rough or coarse materials touching the skin, excessive heat or sweating, soaps, detergents, disinfectants, dust mites, animal dander, and stress. Treatment involves the restriction of scratching, use of moisturizing creams, and nonprescription anti-inflammatory corticosteroid creams and ointments. If this proves insufficient, we may prescribe an immunomodulator or corticosteroid medication, antibiotics to combat infection or antihistamines to relieve the itching, or oral corticosteroids or immunosupperessive drugs for severe cases.