Best Eczema Specialist in New York City for Allergy Treatment
Eczema is a word that literally means “irritated skin,” and can be used to denote temporary or persistent conditions. For some people, though, eczema becomes a chronic condition that requires medical management by a dermatologist.
Our Team of Board Certified Dermatologists at The Dermatology and Laser Group is expert at finding potential causes of your eczema, and managing your symptoms with both over the counter and prescription remedies.
For some patients, eczema can easily be managed and minimized without the use of prescription medications. The National Eczema Association provides the following checklist for preventing eczema outbreaks:
- Reduce your stress load
- Moisturize every day.
- Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing.
- Take lukewarm baths and showers, using mild soap or non-soap cleanser
- Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel – do not rub.
- Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to “lock in” moisture.
- When possible, avoid rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat.
- Learn your eczema triggers and avoid them.
- Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather.
- Keep your fingernails short to help keep scratching from breaking the skin.
- Some people with allergies find it helps to remove carpets from their house, and give pets dander treatments.
For some patients finding potential triggers for their eczema such as product ingredients that they are allergic to can be life changing. At the Dermatology and Laser Group, we provide Allergy Patch Testing for appropriate patients to try and find potential triggers that can be exacerbating their eczema.
Contact Dermatitis and Allergy Patch Frequently Asked Questions
Allergy patch testing occurs over the course of one week, during which you will have 3 appointments (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Your first 2 appointments will be quick as patches are placed and removed, and readings taken. Your final appointment on Friday will be longer, as the results of your test will be discussed, as well as treatment and prevention of skin allergies.
Other Medical Dermatology:
Our Board Certified Dermatologists are experts at treating the full spectrum of dermatologic conditions including rosacea, psoriasis, mole removal, warts, sexually transmitted diseases, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), cysts, melanoma, skin tags, skin infections, and more.
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Dermatology and Laser Group Testimonials
Came here to see Dr. Akhavan and the experience from start to finish was more than I could hope for. From the moment I booked the appointment I could tell the office is extremely well organized and thoughtful towards their patients’ needs…
I cannot recommend Dr. Akhavan’s practice enough. Dr. Akhavan answers all my questions, no matter how dumb. Unlike my last dermatologist, I felt that they listened to me and allowed me to have input on decisions regarding my health care…
Dr Akhavan is an outstanding dermatologist. I went in for a skin check and he discovered an abnormal mole. Note that I was 8 months pregnant at the time…
Dr. Akhavan came highly recommended by my close friend and colleague. Although I trust my friend’s word, I still checked the doc out on Yelp. As of today, Dr. Akhavan only has FIVE STAR reviews and you know what? Everything everyone says about him is true!…
Dr. Akhavan was prompt, courteous and informative. I went on the day of snowpocalypse 2014. It didn’t matter, the doctor and his staff were in the office ready for my visit…