There are myriad of factors that contribute to the health of a person’s skin. The environment, genetics, diet, and skin products can have some influence, good or bad, on the appearance and texture of skin. In addition to that, people have different skin types with skin care products that are most appropriate for a particular skin type. Dermatitis in Fairfax County VA is a medical skin condition that causes inflammation and soreness. There are several types of dermatitis, including contact, atopic, nummular, seborrhoeic, and stasis. Common symptoms with all types of dermatitis are red rashes and areas encrusted with scales.
Contact dermatitis happens when the skin comes in contact with an irritant or allergen. Synthetic fibers, detergents antiperspirants, and other personal care products can cause contact Dermatitis in Fairfax County VA. Nummular dermatitis shows round shaped plaques on the skin. Men are mostly affected by this with dry atmospheres and hot showers being the leading causes. Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, makes the skin very itchy and swollen with blisters. Stress, allergies, and asthma can lead to eczema. Seborrhoeic dermatitis occurs in some infants with the onset of hormonal changes that the mother passed on to the baby. An oily, yellow, scaly rash develops on the face and chest. Stasis dermatitis is brought about from poor blood circulation. Varicose veins and congestive heart failure could be a cause. Blood pools and fluid builds up in the affected areas. The skin gets dry, chalky and irritated, especially in the ankle area.
Treating dermatitis is pretty simple and effective, as long as it’s the right type of treatment. A dermatologist at the Tamjidi Skin Institute can select the appropriate treatment after a physical examination, diagnosing the type of skin condition and finding the cause. Corticosteroid medication takes care of inflammation. It comes as a topical gel or cream formula. Corticosteroid treatment can provide complete relief for contact dermatitis. Severe cases may require an injection of the medication. For the other less common types of dermatitis that have distinctive symptoms, a special remedial skin treatment plan is put into practice that targets the unique symptoms. Contact a dermatologist of choice to begin a skin care treatment plan.
