Question 1

my dd had rash right after turned 1, she got her shots and switched formula for whole milk rash showed. switched to almond milk and still. eczema?

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Needs to be seen: Rashes are very difficult to diagnosis without seeing the rash.  Take the child to her regular physician or another healthcare provider to have the rash evaluated.  If there is milk allergy and/or eczema in her family that would tend to make one or other more likely.  Milk allergy seems unlikely if changing to almond milk did not make a difference.  Picture is eczema.

Question 2

is eczema heriditary?

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Is eczema hereditary: Yes it can be, bur having said that, not all cases of eczema are hereditary.But it can be hereditary just like asthma which is its cousin.

Question 3

eczema and probities?

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Probiotics: Inflammation of the skin, eczema, can be affected by inflammatory bacteria in the GI tract. The most effective way to change bacterial composition onfthe GI tract is to change the composition of the food you eat. Dairy, wheat, sugar, and processed foods feed the pro-inflammatory bacteria. Vegetables and fish feed the good ones. Probiotics may help some. Topical vit d oil can be helpful, too.

Question 4

how is eczema treated?

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Multiple modalities!: Eczema is treated in a few ways. The mainstay of treatment is usually either topical steroid creams or immunomodulaters. Keep in mind though that eczema is a chronic, recurring condition so there truly isnt a cure,  but there are methods to keep it under control. Using mild soaps like dove, and thick moisturizing creams daily, like eucerin or cetaphil is recommended. Antihist used for itch control.

Question 5

what exactly is eczema?

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Dry skin: A simple definition of eczema is dry skin.

Question 6

what causes atopic eczema?

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Skin rash: Eczema "the itch that rashes" is actually caused by a defect in the skin.  An allergy or irritant makes the skin itchy & then scratching the skin causes the rash.  Removal of allergens & irritants plus moisturizers are the mainstay of treatment.  Mild topical steroids are often used to treat the more severe areas.  An allergist may be of help in finding out the "aggravating" agents.

Question 7

what are symtoms of eczema?

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Eczema: Eczema is a skin condition characterized by dry, wrinkled, itchy and occasionally red skin.  Symptoms can be reduced with hypoallergenic cleansers and moisturizers, and fragrance/dye free detergents. Topical steroids are also helpful.   This condition stems from a hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system.  It is controllable, not curable.

Question 8

what  leads to atopic eczema?

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Atopy (see below): Asthma, eczema, & allergies are "atopic" diseases. "atopy" is an inherited tendency for developing any of these diseases. That being said... If you already have one of these diseases or have a close blood-relative who does, you have a higher risk (than those who don't) of getting any atopic disease. Note: an increased risk does not mean you actually will get any or all of these diseases.

Question 9

i have eczema, is that inherited?

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Maybe!: If you are truly diagnosed with "atopic" dermatitis-often generalized as "eczema, " you may have inherited it.  People with atopic dermatitis often have allergies of the nose and asthma. Atopic dermatitis is not caused by allergies. The condition gets worse when you are exposed to certain triggers.

Question 10

i need cream for my eczema?

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Yes, cream helps: Many people with mild to moderate eczema use hydrocortisone 1% cream twice a day for 5-10 days. It is cheap, available at most stores, and works well. A daily non-cortisone moisturizing cream used 2-4 times a day helps to heal eczema and prevent return of the rash. Examples of brands are: Cetaphil, CeraVe, Aveeno, Eucerin. One's doctor can evaluate and help.

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