1. Introduction Infantile eczema, clinically referred to as atopic dermatitis in infants, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by intensely itchy, red, and weeping lesions that typically emerge during the first few months of life. The bottom line up front is that this condition stems from a genetic defect in the skin’s barrier function … Read more
1. Introduction The fastest way to relieve a stubborn patch of itchy eczema is to apply an over-the-counter or prescription topical corticosteroid directly to the inflamed area to suppress the localized immune response, immediately followed by a thick, ceramide-based emollient to seal the disrupted skin barrier. Applying these treatments using the wet wrap therapy technique … Read more
1. Introduction to Flexural Eczema Flexural eczema is a highly prevalent, chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by intensely itchy, red, and irritated patches that specifically localize in the skin folds, or flexures, of the body. Most commonly affecting the creases of the elbows, the backs of the knees, the neck, and the folds behind the … Read more