Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

What’s the best treatment option for you?

We know that eczema symptoms can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you don’t know how to get your symptoms under control. When creating your custom eczema treatment plan, our Colorado Springs, CO, dermatologists Dr. Brett Matheson, Dr. Christopher Sartori and Dr. Martin Harris aim to reduce itching, prevent flare-ups and infections and give the skin what it needs to heal. Here are some ways to manage eczema,

Caring for Your Skin 

Knowing how to care for your eczema correctly is important so you don’t accidentally exacerbate your symptoms or trigger a flare-up. Here are some tips for caring for your eczema,

• Do not scratch your skin
• Trim fingernails and keep them short
• Apply moisturizer several times a day
• Avoid products that use alcohol, scents, dyes, fragrances or other harsh chemicals
• Use lukewarm, never hot water
• Do not be aggressive with or scrub your skin
• Always apply an emollient moisturizer to damp skin after showering or bathing
• Manage your stress levels
• Know your triggers (e.g., pollen; dust mites; pet dander)

Medications for Eczema 

Our Colorado Springs, CO, team can prescribe several medications for your eczema. Medications most commonly used to treat eczema include,

• Steroid creams and ointments
• A prescription-strength NSAID
• Steroid pills or shots
• Calcineurin inhibitors (to reduce inflammation)
• Immunomodulators (reduce your immune system’s response)
• Biologicals (these medications also act on the immune system)

A dermatologist can prescribe any of these medications if you have eczema. What works well for one person may not work as well for someone else, and our team can work with you to determine the right strategies and treatment to improve your eczema symptoms.

Additional Treatment Options for Eczema 

Turning to a dermatologist means that you’ll be working with a specialist who understands the complexities of eczema and can provide you with a wide range of treatment options. A dermatologist may recommend allergy testing or provide you with phototherapy or wet wrap therapy to improve your symptoms.

Eczema is not something that you want to try and treat on your own. You will benefit significantly from our Colorado Springs, CA, dermatologists. Call Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center (719) 574-0310 or (800) 290-2478 to schedule a consultation, and let’s get your eczema under control.