Dermatitis
Dermatitis, or eczema, refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions. These conditions typically cause dry, red, itchy patches of skin where inflammation has happened.
. It is very common amongst babies in their first 2 years of life and in people that suffer with allergies and asthma. Dermatitis is a common condition that has many causes and occurs in many forms. It usually involves itchy, dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin, it may cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake off.
Characteristics
Some common types of dermatitis are:
Contact dermatitis: This form of dermatitis that occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with an irritant or allergen that causes an itchy rash.
Atopic dermatitis. This is a long-term form of dermatitis that often affects children. Also known as atopic eczema.
Seborrheic dermatitis. This mainly develops on the scalp but can occur on other parts of the body where there are a lot of oil-producing glands. It is also known as dandruff, and in babies, cradle cap.
Dermatitis can cause a range of other symptoms, including:
fluid-filled blisters, hives, which form an itchy, swollen, red rash, dry, scaly, or bumpy, flaky skin.
Treatment Options
DERMALUX LED LIGHT THERAPY
A powerful, yet non-invasive way to energise cell function, stimulate collagen production and promote healing. We combine red light with infrared which has a penetrative depth of 633nm. This is a safe and effective light that targets the skin cells deep within the dermal layers to strengthen their functions, stimulate blood flow and induce a faster cellular healing response. This treatment is proven to promote and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, reduce active acne, kill bacteria, increase circulation, and reduce redness and inflammation. This is the perfect treatment for dermatitis and a sensitised red skin. Depending on the severity of the dermatitis we recommend 2-3 treatments per week until symptoms resolve.