Medically reviewed by: Ted Schiff, MD The scalp is one of those parts of the body you don’t usually think about — unless it constantly itches. If it does, you know the particular torture itching can cause. Because there are so many possible causes of itchy scalp, you may need the help of a dermatologist
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What’s the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis?
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD If you have bothersome patches of itchy, red skin, you want relief. But first you need to know what’s causing the problem. If you’ve ruled out insect bites, poison ivy and other types of allergic contact dermatitis, then eczema or psoriasis may be likely contenders. These skin problems can look
[Read More]6 Common Water Rashes and How to Treat Them
Splish, splash, you got a rash? It’s not uncommon for a swim in the ocean or a soak in the hot tub to spell trouble for the skin. And summer — when water activities are in full swing and bothersome sea life can thrive — is the prime time to develop a water rash, especially
[Read More]5 Reasons Hand Eczema Flares Up (And How to Tame It)
Hand eczema flare-ups are beyond annoying. It can cause redness, itching, cracks, blisters, and dryness to the point of peeling and flaking, but that’s not all. During a bad flare-up of hand eczema, fingers can swell and hands can hurt. Without proper treatment, hand eczema can become chronic. A severe case could even make it
[Read More]Latest on New Eczema Treatments & Hope for a Cure
Anyone searching for effective eczema treatments and dreaming of a cure someday knows, it can be an emotional roller coaster ride. When scientists identify a previously unknown outbreak trigger for what textbooks call atopic dermatitis, hopes rise. But it’s awfully hard to stay positive when the next painfully itchy flare-up strikes. Although there are a number
[Read More]Guest Blogger: Dr. Schiff’s wife Erin discusses their son Andrew’s Eczema.
Erin Schiff, wife of Dr. Schiff: “I have always had dry, sensitive skin, but never experienced eczema. When my son, Andrew, was born with extremely dry hands and feet, my husband Dr. Schiff, immediately had me cut down his washing and baby soap use to just lukewarm water. It helped, then it was much worse and the
[Read More]Treatment Options for Eczema
If you or someone you know has eczema, you know it can be itchy, irritating and hard to manage. It often can feel like no matter what you do to get rid of it, the rash stays or keeps coming back. Eczema often starts at a young age, with 10-20 percent of children diagnosed with
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