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Eczema & Steroids: Balancing Clear Skin Benefits with Potential Health Risks (2025)

Aesthetics Advisor

Kate learned about topical steroid withdrawal when her son Alex stopped growing, and she took him off his eczema cream. Alexs eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, began in infancy with small, itchy patches on his wrists and handsa condition Kate, a seasoned nurse, was familiar with. After six months, his eczema was completely gone.

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Pediatric Eczema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis Linked

The Dermatology Digest

Children and young adults with eczema or allergies or who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a review study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Most patients (75%) have at least 1 atopic (allergic) condition, such as food or environmental allergies, asthma, or eczema.

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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) vs. Psoriasis: Understanding the Differences

First Derm

Chronic Conditions with Flare-ups : Both are chronic, with eczema involving periods of flare-ups and remission, and psoriasis characterized by cycles of clearing and worsening of symptoms. Psoriasis and eczema are both conditions that lead to dryness and flakiness of the skin. 1] Who is Most Susceptible to Eczema?

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Easing Pain and Distress in Dermatologic Procedures: A Review of Virtual Reality Distraction Technologies

The Dermatology Digest

The repercussions of unmanaged pain can also have potentially long-term detrimental effects leading to the development of medical-related fears and trauma. These medical experiences increase the risk of adverse psychological outcomes, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.

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5 Skin Rashes on Returning Travelers

First Derm

These rashes can also be quite severe, and they may require medical treatment. Eczema / Location Los Angeles A 50-year-old patient presented with a scaly rash with itching. Dermatologist Answer It is called Eczema, which is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. Frankel, A.,

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Study: Air Pollution Triggers Summer AD Surge

The Dermatology Digest

Air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and eczema, according to researchers out of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). ppm in the months of May–September in 2019–2022 rose to 0.6 Carbon monoxide concentrations that were an average of 0.22 ppm in July of 2023.

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Phototherapy: UVB Treatment for Skin Conditions

First Derm

PUVA therapy consists in taking a photosensitizing medication and exposing the skin to UVA light. Eczema and phototherapy Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, and inflamed. Eczema and phototherapy Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, and inflamed.