Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis

Dermatitis refers to general skin inflammation including rashes, acne, or even dandruff. Dermatitis can be short-lived, but when dermatitis occurs on a more long-lasting or chronic basis, it is typically referred to as eczema. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis (AD), and symptoms include red rash in the creases of the knees, elbows, face, or scalp and can be genetically linked to parents or people with a family history of hay fever, asthma, or allergies to food.

Located in the tristate area, Shepherd Allergy is here to help you or your child identify, understand, and find relief for eczema and atopic dermatitis. If you suspect you may be suffering from this condition, schedule an appointment with Dr. Shepherd for diagnosis and treatment. Now treating patients in the Huntington and Barboursville areas of West Virginia, as well as surrounding Tristate regions of southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky.

Common Triggers

  • Family history of AD

  • Specific Climates

  • Exposure to substances: tobacco smoke, fragrance, laundry detergent, pollution, and wool clothing

  • Immune system overreacts to pollen, pollution, and other everyday things

Symptoms

Adults

  • Raw, bleeding skin or oozing

  • Deep lines in the palms

  • Skin infections

  • Extremely dry skin

  • Hand eczema

  • Eye problems

  • Patchy, scaly skin

  • Itchy skin

Infants & Toddlers

  • Forms on scalp, face, and expressly on the cheeks

  • Dry, scaly, and itchy skin

  • Skin bubbles up and oozes fluid

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Develop skin infections, due to rubbing

  • Fussy behavior from discomfort

School-aged Children

  • Rash in the creases of the elbows, knees, legs, or other areas of the body
    Itchy spots

  • Itchy, swollen, discolored, or thickened skin
    Scaly, crusty patches

Diagnosis

  • Consult with an Allergist

  • Skin Tests

Treatment

  • Skin care Regimen

  • Topical Medications

  • Ointments

  • Medicated Hair products

  • Avoiding Triggers

Let Dr. Shepherd leave your allergies at the door.