Eczema Relief

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 20, 2023

Do Humidifiers Help Eczema?

Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder that causes dry, itchy, and red rashes. It’s often made worse by environmental triggers like cold temperatures and dry air, as they can further dry out and irritate the skin. Using a humidifier can help keep ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 20, 2023

Is Eczema the Same as Athlete’s Foot?

Eczema is not the same as Athlete’s Foot, though both skin conditions have similar symptoms. These similarities can pose problems if you start to develop dry skin, red cracks, or itching and burning on your feet. Do you reach for the eczema cream ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 20, 2023

Signs Your Baby Has Sensitive Skin

There’s a reason why the term “baby soft skin” is used so often. Babies really do have soft, lovely skin. But their skin is also delicate. Skin isn’t able to retain a proper moisture level and doesn’t fully mature until around the age of ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 20, 2023

What makes a great eczema cream?

Eczema and other sensitive skin conditions leave the skin’s outermost layer weak and vulnerable to irritants, bacteria, allergens, and other potentially harmful environmental factors. This damaged outer skin barrier also makes it harder for the ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 20, 2023

What causes eczema in babies?

Your bundle of joy at 3 months old suddenly starts developing red crusty cheeks. Your 1 year old has itchy, crusty, red folds of the elbows and behind the knees. What gives?  These are symptoms of eczema also called atopic dermatitis. This flaky, ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 19, 2023

Can Eczema Mimic Other Skin Diseases?

Yes, eczema can sometimes mimic the symptoms of other skin diseases. Eczema is characterized by patches of skin along the body that are red, scaly, and inflamed—but so are many other skin diseases. Educating yourself on the various possibilities ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 19, 2023

Is Eczema a Genetic Disorder?

Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, is a skin condition that causes skin inflammation and irritation in the form of red, dry, and itchy rashes that come and go. Eczema usually begins in early infancy and usually goes away in adolescence, ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 19, 2023

How to Know If Baby Eczema Is Healing

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• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 19, 2023

Should people with eczema avoid certain foods?

By Dr. Stuart Min and Dr. Eddie Valenzuela Can I control eczema through diet? Are there foods that trigger eczema? Is my baby’s eczema really food allergies? These are common questions I get as a doctor and pediatrician specializing in ....

• Dr. Eddie Valenzuela
• July 19, 2023

Is Eczema A Sign of A Weak Immune System?

Eczema’s facets are still a mystery, even to the experts. What causes it the most? Why does the body overreact to our everyday environment? And the biggest worry for Eczema patients Is whether it is a sign of a weak immune system. Eczema is ....