It is estimated that one in 10 people in the United States suffers from seasonal allergies.
With seasonal allergies come the coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and sometimes even a rash, what your doctor may call eczema. When many people discover a rash, they may do nothing and hope that it will go away on its own. And most do. When a rash occurs that is itchy, unsightly and maybe even painful and just won’t go away, it may be the time to visit a physician.
Having a rash can make you miserable. Troublesome itching can range from uncomfortable to unbearable, and in some cases, cause physical pain and psychological distress. Skin and scalp disorders that produce chronic rashes, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema), are known to have a significant impact on self-esteem and emotional well-being.
“Rashes, like psoriasis and eczema, can be difficult to live with and hard to manage,” says Linda Stein Gold, MD, Director of Dermatological Clinical Research for the Henry Ford Health System. “Topical corticosteroids may be effective in treating such conditions.”
Treatments have been typically lotions or creams that may be messy and inconvenient to use. Two treatments, Lux