Eczema is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin seen more commonly in children. It involves dryness, itching and redness of the skin and may be secondary to an allergic process. In most cases the rash comes and goes in a cyclical fashion. An allergist can help identify the allergens and use medications to reduce the frequency of flair-ups. Eczema may be a warning of future allergic problems such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. Diagnosing and treating this problem early may help avert future allergy problems.
Food allergies are very common in infants and children who have eczema, which can be determined quickly with skin testing.
Identifying the cause of the skin irritation is essential to relieving the symptoms. An allergist / immunologist will take a complete health history and may perform aeroallergen and food skin test to diagnose allergies that could be causing symptoms.
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