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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

First Derm

Flare-Ups: Skin conditions such, as eczema and psoriasis can worsen when the skins protective barrier is compromised resulting in flare ups. The effect of ceramide-containing skin care products on eczema resolution duration. The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology , 134 (4), 781–791.e1. link] Madison K. link] Rawlings, A.

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Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold sores)

First Derm

If you have had eczema, you can be extra sensitive to cold sores. Widespread eczema can impair your immunity against herpes viruses. It is rare that wounds become infected by bacteria, where they become even more swollen and lasting. In this cases, you may need to use antibiotics. National Library of Medicine. Herpes Simplex.

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The Role of Phototherapy in Inflammatory Skin Disease

The Dermatology Digest

According to Dr. Richard, today she uses many approaches, including biologics (as monotherapy and in combination), as well as phototherapy, to treat patients with psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and a “laundry list” of other skin diseases that respond to light. Notably, Medicare covered the excimer laser starting in 2003.

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