This is a chronic condition characterized by areas of skin that are itchy, irritated, and dry.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your eczema and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
The health care provider will give you an exam and look at your skin. A physical exam will be done. You may need a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other causes of dry, itchy skin.
Diagnosis is based on the: Allergy skin testing may be helpful for people with: Topical corticosteroids are medicines used to treat conditions where your skin becomes red, sore, or inflamed. "Topical" means you place it on the skin. Topical corticosteroids may also be called topical steroids or topical cortisones. Topical steroids contain a hormone that helps "calm" your skin when it is swollen or inflamed. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may give you other medicines to use on your skin or take by mouth. Be sure to follow the directions carefully.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is when the skin becomes pink, red, or swollen in response to something a person has contact with or has eaten. It is caused by an allergy.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and disorders of the immune system.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of healthy and diseased skin, hair, and nails.
This is the development of itchy, red welts. A cause may not be known, but it can be an allergic reaction to something you had contact with or ate.
This is a chronic condition typically characterized by skin that is red, thick, and covered with patchy areas that are silver or white in color. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a primary care physician or dermatologist to evaluate your psoriasis.
This is a rash that develops when a parasite that lives in the water burrows under the skin. It is also known as schistosomiasis.