Greensboro’s Eczema Treatment Experts

Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that flares up in response to various environmental and genetic triggers. There are seven major types of eczema, each with its own symptoms and causes:

• Atopic dermatitis: the most common type of eczema, this form of dermatitis can affect anyone but is most common in children. It may be related to genetics, bacteria, or a weak skin barrier
• Contact dermatitis: caused by direct contact with an irritant that your skin has an allergic reaction to
• Dyshidrotic eczema: appears as very small and very itchy blisters on your hands or feet. It may appear just once or chronically throughout your lifetime
• Nummular eczema: circular, coin-like patches scattered across your skin, most commonly the arms or legs, which may ooze
• Seborrheic dermatitis: also called dandruff or cradle cap, this form of eczema affects your scalp, resulting in itchy patches, redness, scalp flakes, and/or greasy scales.
• Stasis dermatitis: eczema that appears as a result of poor circulation or lack of blood flow. It’s most common in the lower legs.
• Neurodermatitis (discoid eczema): a form of eczema that starts with one persistent itch and gradually leads to a thick, leathery appearance of the skin, which can affect any area of the body.

It is possible to have more than one type of eczema at the same time. That’s why it’s important to visit a board-certified dermatologist to identify the exact nature of your condition.