About Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition causing dry, itchy, inflamed patches. It can flare with soaps, weather, sweat, allergens, or stress.
Eczema symptoms
- dry skin
- itching
- red patches
- cracks
- oozing in severe cases
Common causes of Eczema
- skin barrier weakness
- allergy tendency
- irritants
- weather
- stress
Eczema treatment options
- Consult a dermatologist for infected skin, severe itching, widespread eczema, sleep disturbance, or child eczema.
Safe home care for Eczema
- moisturize often
- avoid harsh soaps
- avoid scratching
- use prescribed creams only
Emergency signs for Eczema
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Eczema
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Eczema.
Lab tests for Eczema
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Vitamin D level.
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TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
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Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
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ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
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Methemoglobin level test.
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Carbon monoxide exposure marker.
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