What To Expect During Eczema Treatment

At Massapequa Dermatology in Massapequa, NY, Dr. David Kessler can help with many serious skin conditions. For example, we can treat your dermatitis or eczema and ensure you get the care that you need. Understanding your treatment options can ensure that you get the best results and avoid serious long-term complications.

Diagnosis Before Treatment

Before we ever apply any treatment for your dermatitis, our doctors will examine your skin. You’ll get paired with Dr. Kessler, who will give your skin a complete analysis. This process includes a few simple steps that can improve your success:

• Analyzing potential allergens that may trigger your outbreaks
• Discussing your previous attacks and their symptoms
• Tracking how bad your symptoms get and how quickly they spread
• Talking with you about potential care options that do work for your needs

After we have properly diagnosed your condition, we’ll come up with a care option that makes the most sense for you. This process includes talking with you about your therapy, identifying an option that doesn’t affect your overall health, and working you through it effectively.

Working Through Rounds of Care

Typically, our team at Massapequa Dermatology will help you through various stages of recovery based on your progress. They may start by finding gentle skin moisturizers that help keep your skin from drying up. You’ll typically apply these after your shower to keep your skin safe and to avoid the dehydration regular showers may cause.

What if this technique doesn’t work for your eczema? Our team will find topical medications, like steroids, oral medicines, like antihistamines and corticosteroids, and even immunosuppressant drugs that keep your immune system operating more effectively. Light therapy can also help remove blemishes and prepare you for long-term care.

Recovering Effectively

Typically, it should take a few weeks before your skin clears up fully. Don’t get discouraged! Keep applying your medications and work with us through regular checkups to get through this process. You should never feel pain during this process, and your symptoms should never worsen. If your condition somehow gets worse, contact us right away to adjust your care to help manage your dermatitis outbreaks.

We Can Help You Recover

If you have eczema and want to get clearer skin, please contact us at Massapequa Dermatology in Massapequa, NY, right away to learn more. Dr. Kessler can help you better understand your symptoms and make treatment more effective. Please call us at (516) 799-1600 to get the high-quality support that you need to keep your skin smooth and clean.