Responding to a new study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman agrees that, contrary to previous belief, adult onset eczema is common.
According to the study, the majority of eczema symptoms began after adulthood, with only 40 percent of the studies participants reporting symptoms that appeared during childhood.
“Many patients can develop eczema later in life without having a previous history of skin conditions,” said the Tampa Dermatologist. “The inside of elbows, knees, neck and hands are the typical areas that are affected.”
Also called atopic dermatitis, eczema is an itchy red rash that can appear all over the body according to the National Eczema Association. Approximately 30 million people, mostly children, in the United States suffer from the condition.
While previous reports have suggested the skin disease is most common among infants and children, Dr. Forman says that might not be the case.
“Previous studies have suggested that atopic dermatitis is not as frequent in adulthood, however this study reports the opposite,” said Dr. Forman whose clinical trials for eczema are ongoing. “Most of my patients that have participated in my clinical trials have been adults and seniors.”
The Tampa dermatologist says that although there is no cure for eczema, most people can manage its symptoms.
“It’s important to keep the skin moisturized to prevent and relive itching that can lead to infection from damaged skin,” said Dr. Forman. “Steroid creams such as hydrocortisone and prescription creams and ointments work best when applied to damp skin to prevent inflammation.”
Dr. Forman’s practice is currently conducting a clinical trial for a promising eczema treatment, if interested, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.
The founder of Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, located in Tampa, Fla., Dr. Seth Forman has appeared on TV shows across the country, including the nationally syndicated show “The Doctors,” to provide sun-protection tips and to demonstrate his breakthrough skin cancer treatments.
About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in August 2011 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
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