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Allergy & Asthma

Got a Skin Rash? How to Tell Eczema From Seborrheic Dermatitis

Learn how to ease your itchy rash with treatments for atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis

Posted May 19, 2009

Reader Comments

ezma

The Made from Earth Pure Aloe Skin Treatment is GREAT for dry and/or sensitive skin. I used to get eczema-like rashes on my face during winter time. This cream has solved the problem completely. It is absorbed by the skin very quickly, there's no greasy residue.

If you are prone to acne breakouts this cream will also work for you since the aloe has astringent properties. My sister who is prone to acne used it for her dry skin, and her skin looked AMAZING. Its amazing what a bit of pure aloe can do for your face. I recommend this from the Made from Earth product line.

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Rash

my rash started on my legs they itched a bit then spread all over. The ones on my back are prickly. Whatcould this be?

eczema

im 58 with this rush. the doc said its eczema. but mines look like sores and leave black marks on my skin.it use to be in my face but now onlyon elbows arms back and butt.i have asthma and alliegs. please help me.

Treatment

According to a new study in the March 2009 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser was found to be as effective as a prescription moisturizer for eczema, for a fraction of the price and with ease of availability. Albolene works by temporarily reducing the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) until the barrier is restored, minimizing the signs and symptoms of eczema comparably to the prescription product. Albolene is made with mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin and ceresin, which provide superior skin moisturization by trapping moisture, especially in areas that are prone to chafing, dryness, and irritation. For more information, visit www.alboleneclinical.com.

Treatment

According to a new study in the March 2009 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser was found to be as effective as a prescription moisturizer for eczema, for a fraction of the price and with ease of availability. Albolene works by temporarily reducing the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) until the barrier is restored, minimizing the signs and symptoms of eczema comparably to the prescription product. Albolene is made with mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin and ceresin, which provide superior skin moisturization by trapping moisture, especially in areas that are prone to chafing, dryness, and irritation. For more information, visit www.alboleneclinical.com.

Dermatitis

The article is just the tip of the iceberg--eczema is a maddeningly complicated condition. Anyone who has it--or has a child who has it--could get in-depth information as well as encouragement via the National Eczema Association, which publishes a quarterly magazine. I only wish it had been around when I was a child. NEA also supports basic research leading to advances in knowledge and treatment.

Do Tell??

I read through the article to discover how I can tell the difference between the two types you indicated in your successful "call to action: headline - low and behold, it resides in the final paragraph and that is to go to your doctor and get a test to determine how to tell. Rather misleading in my book.

Thanks to the two others who have posted for some valkid and current information. It appears the leading article was not researched very deeply as well as these points made in the comments were not exposed.

Another helpful hint for people with Eczema

I have eczema on my face, hands and feet. The only product that has worked for me these past two years is made by dermatologist Dr. Jason Rivers from Vancouver, BC, Canada. The line called Riversol is amazing and should be sold everywhere!

safer way of treating Eczema

Good article w some helpful info. We have already tried many of your suggested treatments for our little boy who is four. He has suffered from severe Eczema and food allergies all his life and nothing would work. We went through docs, allergists, children's hospital, meds and creams (Elidel, Protopic, steroids etc.) all to occasionally "cover up" his symptoms. I feel that too often people think their skin or child's skin is healing when in fact, many of these creams do have potential dangers to them and they aren't "healing" they are just treating the symptoms. We have been there as a parent! We were desperate to treat the cause and our prayers were heard when we found out about Vidazorb's children's chewable probiotics. Finally, he does not have to be on any of these other (in my opinion, scary) medications. I am so thankful to have found a safer alternative that has really really made him better! He now looks and feels like a normal little boy! Caroline *mommy of two

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