Eczema Specialists in Beadon Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed patches of skin that can flare up periodically throughout a person's life. It most commonly begins in childhood and is often linked to a family history of allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever, together known as the atopic triad. The skin's protective barrier function is impaired in people with eczema, making it more susceptible to irritants, allergens, and moisture loss. While not curable, most cases can be well controlled with consistent skin care and appropriate treatment.

Causes of Eczema

Results from a combination of genetic predisposition affecting the skin's barrier function and environmental triggers such as irritants, allergens, extreme temperatures, and stress. A family history of eczema, asthma, or allergic rhinitis significantly increases risk, as the underlying immune dysregulation is often shared across these conditions.

Symptoms of Eczema

Dry, itchy skin, red or brownish-gray patches, small raised bumps that may leak fluid when scratched, thickened or scaly skin, cracked or sensitive skin, intense itching especially at night, skin infections from scratching

Treatment & Types of Eczema in Beadon Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

Regular use of emollients and moisturizers is the cornerstone of management to restore the skin barrier, combined with topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors to control flares. Moderate to severe cases may require phototherapy or systemic immunomodulatory medications, alongside identifying and avoiding individual triggers.

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