by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
This is a common form of eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx, that causes small, itchy blisters to form on one’s fingers, toes, palms, and soles of one’s foot. This skin condition is thought to be hereditary and is twice as common to occur with...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Also commonly known as discoid eczema and nummular dermatitis, nummular eczema looks very different from other types of eczema and can be difficult to treat due to each case’s uniqueness. The cause of this condition is unknown to doctors, but it is not thought...
by MASA | Jun 20, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Also known as gravitational dermatitis, venous eczema, and venous stasis dermatitis, stasis dermatitis occurs when there is an issue with the circulation in one’s veins, typically in the lower legs. Pressure builds up as the blood tries to flow upward through the body...
by MASA | Jun 20, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Is there anything I can do to prevent getting emphysema? While there is no for sure way to ensure prevention, some lifestyle choices may help to alleviate the risk, such as avoiding respiratory irritants (like smoking), exercising, vaccinating yourself when...
by MASA | Jun 19, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Eczema is the name for a group of common, noninfectious conditions that typically cause the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. While the exact cause of eczema is unknown, more than thirty million Americans have some kind of this condition. There...
by MASA | Jun 19, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Contact Dermatitis, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
When your skin begins to itch and/or become red when it comes into contact with substances in the environment that you are allergic to, it is known as contact dermatitis. There are three main types of contact dermatitis: Irritant Contact Dermatitis Being the most...
