Eczema Specialist

Eczema services offered in Astoria, NY

If your child has dry, itchy, irritated, or rough skin, it could be due to eczema. At Astoria Pediatric PC in Astoria, New York, Lilly Rodriguez, MD, FAAP, Costas Frousios, MD, and their skilled staff offer highly effective treatments for eczema to make your child's skin look and feel healthier. Call the office to learn more or use the online booking tab today.

Eczema Q&A

What is eczema?

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that causes itchy, rough skin and other unpleasant symptoms. The symptoms might come and go. When left untreated, eczema can be bothersome or embarrassing for your child. See an Astoria Pediatric PC specialist at the first sign of a problem.

What are the symptoms of eczema?

Common symptoms associated with eczema include:

Dry, itchy skin
Raised bumps
Thickened, scaly, or cracked skin
Sensitive skin from itching
Red, gray, or brown skin patches

Complications that may develop are skin infections, trouble sleeping, and a poor quality of life for children.

Eczema often begins at age five and might persist into the teenage years or adulthood in some cases. While there’s no cure, treatment can relieve unpleasant symptoms.

What are the risk factors for eczema?

The cause of eczema isn’t entirely clear. Factors that appear to increase your child’s risk of developing this skin condition include family or personal history of eczema, asthma, allergies, or hay fever. Avoiding harsh skin care products and keeping the skin moisturized are ways to reduce the chance of severe or bothersome eczema outbreaks.

How does my child’s provider diagnose eczema?

To determine if your child has eczema, their provider asks about their medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle habits. They examine the skin in areas of concern and may recommend skin patch testing to rule out allergies or other underlying causes of skin irritation.

How is eczema treated?

Standard treatments for eczema include:

Oral medicines

In kids, oral medications help reduce unpleasant eczema symptoms or their underlying cause.

Topical medications

Using topical medications can relieve dry skin, scaly skin, and other bothersome eczema symptoms.

Therapies

Your child’s specialist could recommend wet dressings, light therapy, or other therapies to alleviate eczema symptoms further and reduce the risk of future outbreaks. They personalized each treatment to offer the best outcome.

Moisturizers

Using daily moisturizers designed for eczema can keep your child’s skin symptoms at bay. Your child’s Astoria Pediatric PC provider lets you know which skin care products are best.

To seek eczema treatment for your child or teenager, call the Astoria Pediatric PC office or use the online booking feature today.