In the age of Google and WebMD, it’s become all too common to self-diagnose and self-medicate various ailments, including serious skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Medical professionals, however, think it’s a trend that needs to stop.
“It’s just not worth the risks,” says Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman. “It’s too easy to misdiagnose your condition and make a potentially harmful mistake.”
Last month, an Australian woman was hospitalized with severe chemical burns by making a mistake while attempting an at-home eczema “cure” that involved a bleach bath. That same month, a U.K. woman was hospitalized when misusing topical steroid creams caused rashes over the majority of her body.
Citing the numerous complications that could arise, Dr. Forman advises anyone who’s suffering from skin conditions to seek medical attention from a certified dermatologist.
With eczema in particular, Dr. Forman has recently been conducting clinical trials for patients with the condition to promising results.
The Tampa Dermatologist encourages those dealing with eczema to inquire about the trial and become a volunteer rather than attempting at-home treatments.
“We are extremely pleased with what we’re seeing,” said Dr. Forman. “Performing these types of clinical trials just gets us closer to providing effective treatment for all patients suffering from the condition.”
Dr. Forman is the founder of Forman Dermatology and Skin Institute, located in Tampa, Fla. He has appeared on a number of TV shows across the country, including the nationally syndicated show “The Doctors” where he provided sun-protection tips and demonstrated his breakthrough skin cancer treatments.
If interested in being part of the clinical trial for eczema, or for more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.
About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in 2011 and 2012 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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