Eczema in Jacksonville and Serving Ponte Vedra Beach & Jacksonville Beach, FL
An appointment with us might be very helpful if you have a child that suffers with the chronic itchy inflamed skin that accompanies eczema. Eczema can predispose your child to skin infection, trouble sleeping due to itching, and affect them socially. Most doctors and dermatologists will prescribe topical steroids, which are typically just a bandaid to temporarily treat the itching and redness. Did you ever notice how your child’s skin will flare up again right after you stop using the topical steroids?
What is Eczema Management?
Eczema is inflammation of the skin and as with our other conditions that we treat we always aim to find the root cause. Is the body inflamed from food allergies or food sensitivities? Or is the body inflamed in general from other causes? Examples of eczema management include:
- Diet plans that may include elimination diets then reintroducing foods to find the culprits
- Food allergy or food sensitivity testing to look for underlying causes
- Assessing the general health of the body to determine if that is displaying on our largest organ, the skin
- Addition of certain missing nutrients or healthy balance of fats in the diet to improve the skin condition
- Using herbal or vitamin supplements if needed
- Recommendation of home-made creams to improve the skin
What are the Benefits of Eczema Treatment?
- Improvement in mood, sleep
- Self-image and socialization benefits
- Less steroid use
- Decreased skin infections
What to Expect During an Eczema Evaluation
If you’ve never been to Happy Minds Healthy Bodies, you might be wondering what to expect during your visit. A provider at Happy Minds Healthy Bodies will take a good history trying to pinpoint when exactly your child’s skin problems started and what were the possible triggers. Allergy testing or food sensitivity testing and possibly vitamin testing may be ordered and recommendations made based on those results. Your child will be examined thoroughly, and recommendations starting with clothing, bedding, bathing, topical moisturizer treatments and any medication or supplement treatments will be determined. You should expect your child’s skin to improve after potential allergens and triggers are removed.