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3300 S Aspen Ave, Ste A Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Do you have symptoms of red, itchy, and rough patches of skin? If so, you may be suffering from a health condition called eczema. However, before jumping to that conclusion, you need to speak with a dermatologist here at Southside Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center in Tulsa, OK, for an accurate diagnosis.
What is eczema?
Characterized by swollen, red patches of itchy skin, eczema affects over 30 million Americans, especially babies and young children. A non-contagious, immunologic response to allergens, eczema is linked to family history and includes several other condition types:
What are the symptoms of eczema?
Symptoms usually subside as children grow, but the inflamed rash can recur at any point in your life.
Symptoms you should keep an eye out for include:
How is eczema treated?
The providers at our Tulsa office can help you start treatment. They may prescribe medicated creams such as corticosteroid ointments to relieve swelling, inflammation, and itching, as well as topical treatments to control infection, or even light therapy.
Your dermatologist can also give you tips on how to take proper care of your skin at home. For instance, how to keep skin clean and moisturized, as well as which creams could bring you relief.
Want to speak with a dermatologist?
Do you need treatment for your eczema? Call Southside Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center in Tulsa, OK, at (918) 760-0700 for an appointment.
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3300 S Aspen Ave, Ste A
Broken Arrow, OK 74012, United States