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Eczema 101: Everything You Need to Know and Avoid With Dr. Michelle Henry

Oct 2, 2020
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INSIGHT

Eczema Explained Broadly

  • Eczema is an umbrella term for conditions causing dry, itchy, red skin, including atopic and contact dermatitis.
  • There are multiple types like neurodermatitis, numular eczema, and stasis dermatitis with varying symptoms.
INSIGHT

Eczema's Root Cause: Inflammation

  • Eczema involves inflammation and compromised skin barrier often linked to a filaggrin gene defect.
  • Skin can't retain moisture properly making it prone to inflammation from triggers like allergens and mechanical irritation.
ADVICE

Managing Eczema Triggers

  • Prioritize using rich creams with ceramides and hyaluronic acid; avoid soaps that strip moisture.
  • Identify new products or environmental changes, control diet and manage stress to reduce eczema triggers.
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