Eczema Treatment
When treated in the early stages, symptoms can be quickly brought under control, allowing for better aesthetic outcomes (less redness and scarring) and a less intensive treatment.
At Specialist Skin Clinic, we are well-equipped with a wide range of medications, prescription creams, biologics and phototherapy devices to treat all types and severities of eczema.
Moisturisers (also known as emollients) is commonly needed to manage eczema as it helps repair the damaged skin barrier, forming a protective layer on the skin to keep moisture in and impurities out. Special moisturisers known as prescription emollient devices are recommended for our patients.
The main function of steroids is its anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce itching and inflammation of the skin, allowing it to heal. These are usually effective at clearing eczema flare-ups.
Antihistamines may help reduce the itching associated with atopic eczema.
This can be helpful for eczema that has become secondarily infected.
These are non-steroidal drugs that help suppress the skin’s immune system, thereby reducing inflammation, redness and itching.
Such as cyclosporine and methotrexate
Phototherapy refers to treatment that uses various wavelengths of ultraviolet light, and has shown to be effective in reducing itch and inflammation in eczema patients who have not responded to topical treatments. In treating eczema, the narrowband ultraviolet B light is usually used.
Biologics are an advanced mode of treatment and it works by reacting to a very specific part of the body’s immune response, searching and blocking the proteins that may trigger the excessive inflammatory response found in eczema patients. At Specialist Skin Clinic, we provide the Dupilumab injection, the first FDA-approved biologic treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis with minimal side effects.
Jak inhibitors are one of the newest treatment for eczema. It is a non-steroid oral medicine for patients with moderate to severe eczema who has not responded to or had experienced side effects to topical creams, oral immunosuppressants or Dupilumab.
Jak inhibitors work in a novel way to block the proteins that stimulate the immune pathway in atopic eczema to reduce itch and inflammation.
At Specialist Skin Clinic, we offer 3 different oral Jak inhibitors for the treatment of eczema. The doctors will assess your condition and discuss with you which will be most appropriate for your treatment.
Our clinic offers crisabarole cream, a topical phosphodiesterase (PDE4) inhibitor. This is a new class of topical treatment for eczema. It is a non-steroid alternative for eczema and is suitable for use for adults and babies aged 3 months and up.
This cream can be used safely for longer periods than topical steroids and also over delicate areas like the eyelids, face, neck and skin folds.
- Avoid foods, materials and chemical products that cause or worsen symptoms.
- Moisturise generously with the right moisturiser so as to keep the skin hydrated and skin barrier strengthened.
- Refrain from scratching, which further inflames and damages the skin barrier.
- Take care of any open wounds or cracked skin to prevent a possible infection.
- Try to remain in a comfortable temperature that is not too hot or cold.
Joining Dr Cheong Wai Kwong are Dr Phay Ken-Lin and Dr Neoh Ching Yin, all of whom are particularly experienced in treating eczema, on top of all other medical and cosmetic dermatological conditions.
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