The phrase “Atopic March” often comes up when patients investigate the cause of their eczema and skin rashes. It has been used to describe a history or an often observed progression of allergic diseases. “These atopic conditions begin early in a patient’s life, usually in childhood,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “They are thought to be Continue reading
It’s fairly common to wonder if your eczema is infected especially if you’ve recently developed it, or it appears to be acting differently than it has in the past. It’s important to remember that eczema is an inflammatory skin condition, not an infection. The itching, scaling, and redness are all normal symptoms of this condition, as are the small fluid-filled blisters and even Continue reading
If you suffer from Atopic Dermatitis, you may wonder what’s causing your red and itchy skin. As it turns out, your genetics play an important part in your skin disease. What is Filaggrin, and What Does it Do? Filaggrin is a class of structural proteins found in the skin. This protein mainly interacts with keratin and helps to form the Continue reading
Many experience dry or flaking skin, especially during the colder months, and the scalp is one of the most common areas effected. But the true culprit behind the head scratching and flakes on the shoulders may be more than just cool weather. The truth is, there are a few dermatologic conditions that can cause this common skin concern. Seborrheic Dermatitis Often called dandruff or cradle cap in Continue reading
Eczema is a condition that causes your skin to become irritated and inflamed. It affects approximately 10 to 20 percent of babies and roughly 3 percent of adults. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease, but proper treatment can control it. All types of eczema, whether it be atopic dermatitis, hand eczema or contact dermatitis, can cause redness, itching Continue reading
Eczema has been described as a chronic, relapsing, red and itchy rash on the skin.”There are a number of different manifestations of eczema,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “These are often described by what they look like or their morphology, or by their cause.” “Individuals with eczema have intense inflammation in the skin,” explains Dr. Miriam Continue reading
Atopic Dermatitis, also known as Atopic Eczema, is one of the most common forms of eczema on the skin. Approximately 15-30% of children and 2-10% of adults suffer from this inflammatory skin condition that can cause significant itching and discomfort, not to mention secondary infections and damage to the skin. Although there is no cure, there are ways to treat and Continue reading
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that causes flaking, white or yellowed scaling, and red or irritated skin in areas such as the scalp, eyebrows, beard area, chest and groin. Although this can range from mild flaking and dandruff to more severe eczema skin rashes, the skin irritation can be a consistent cause of stress in many. What Are The Continue reading
If you suffer from atopic dermatitis, it can not only be painful but also frustrating. Often times, it’s hard to fully understand why your skin is behaving in the manner that it is, making it all the more important to make connections and ask the right questions. “We always ask about common triggers, new soaps, perfumes, changes in the weather,” Continue reading
Like other physicians, dermatologists rely on medical history and physical exam to diagnose a patient’s skin condition. When a patient’s skin problem isn’t straightforward, an additional work up is required. “Acne, eczema, psoriasis are all pretty common conditions,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “However, in cases where a patient’s rash has an unusual distribution, where Continue reading
