If you have skin that is constantly itchy, has rashes all the time, or has sores that excrete fluid, this may be a symptom of more than just dry skin. You may be suffering from a condition known as eczema. Millions of Americans suffer from eczema and if you are one of them, you need to consult one of our experienced doctors at Coastal Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. We believe in educating our patients to take an active role when diagnosing and treating skin conditions like eczema and you can visit one of our multiple convenient locations in Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, Tustin, and Mission Viejo.
What is Eczema?
This condition is a form of dermatitis which happens when there is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. It produces a weak outer skin barrier that is easily irritated and does not retain moisture well.
This term is often used for a range of recurring or persistent skin rashes that are characterized by:
- Itching
- Redness
- Dryness
- Flaking
- Crusting
- Cracking
- Blistering
- Oozing
- Bleeding
When lesions heal, sometimes there will be areas of temporary skin discoloration. When you visit our office and consult with one of our experienced professionals, we will help you determine what kind of eczema you are experiencing so that we can address it and help you heal.
Common Types of Eczema
There are three types of eczema you should be familiar with:
- Atopic Eczema – This is a hereditary form of atopic dermatitis that often runs in families whose members also commonly suffer from asthma and hay fever. This type of rash is noticeable on the face and scalp, inside of elbows, buttocks, and behind knees.
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis – This is an immune system reaction where the skin builds up to an allergic response over time as it is exposed to an allergen over and over. It could possibly be a reaction to chemicals used in commercial skincare products such as shampoos and soaps. This is especially true for commercial skincare products and other beauty products that use propylene glycol, parabens, or mineral oil as an ingredient.
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis – This condition is more common among adults than children since adults tend to spend much time with cleaning products. Cleaning products with harsh, corrosive, and harmful chemicals tend to cause irritant contact dermatitis. People suffer from this form of eczema are encouraged to wear gloves when cleaning the kitchen or bathroom in addition to switching to environmentally friendly cleaning products that do not contain any harmful chemicals.
Give Us a Call Today!
With over 45 years in the Southern California area, our skin care professionals at Coastal Dermatology and Plastic Surgery make it a priority to ensure that you get the right treatment you need for your eczema condition with 100% satisfaction. We want you to feel better about yourself and your skin, so give us a call today so we can help your skin look normal and healthy again.
Praise for excellence
by Ruby Wood
Category: generalSince my first visit with Dr. Luxenberg, I have felt there is hope for my skin. Being an elderly woman of 88 years, a redhead with freckles and sensitive skin, it has never been easy for me to find a doctor who really took the time to be thorough with examination and treatments. Not only is Dr. Luxenberg the best dermatologist I've ever been treated by, but he also has a pleasant bedside manner and an amazing, interesting personality. I can tell that he genuinely cares if his patients are comfortable during treatments. When I was referred to Dr. Luxenberg, some three years ago, it was a very good day for me.
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by Matthew Thomas
Category: generalDr. Rosenberg has been my dermatologist since 2005. I grew up swimming competitively while also playing water polo, tennis and volleyball and I knew my years in the sun would ultimately catch up to my skin. His proactive approach and thoroughness during my visits has been a tremendous help! Dr. Rosenberg also has a table side manor that other doctors should strive to achieve. His back office staff are kind, friendly and very timely when responding to questions and inquiries. I cannot say enough good things about him and his practice!!!
Best Clinic and best Dr is Mr. Martinez
by Alexander Newton
Category: serviceMr. Martinez is the best doctor in this world, he helped me allot in my eczema, he is the only doctor after so many year of wasting time was able to bring my eczema level to almost zero, I see him every 3 months, He is never late or out, He always there for me giving me a medicine that no one prescribed to me, even the clinic is not charging allot just affordable price that I am sure other clinics will charge 10 times more, also did couple excisions, and treated my callas and mt allergy. His clinic is also very clean and stuffs are always working. I highly recommend Mr Martinez to everyone. Thanks to you Mr Martinez, you have changed my life for the better! !!! I can not thank you enough. Thank you for always being there when I need you.
Surgery on face
by Christine McDonnell
Category: serviceDr luxenberg I was referred to Dr Matthew Luxenberg at the Los Alamitos office by a friend of mine. He came highly recommended. My L jaw line was extremely swollen and painful. I have presently seen Dr Luxenbery 2x so far. The day of the appt the front office staff & the nursing staff were kind & compassionate. My appts have been right on time so I never had any waiting. They used extra precautions due to covid so I felt very safe. I have been an RN PHN for over 30 years and know many many doctors that I have worked with and gone to as a patient. I have been so impressed with Dr Luxenberg that I felt compelled to write a review. Dr Luxenberg is not only an EXCELLENT doctor but he is also very compassionate . It is very difficult t find doctors that have both competency and compassion. Dr Luxenberg has BOTH . Most doctors would NOT have taken care of my medical problem on the 1st visit. They do an initial visit and have you come back . The staff got me an appt within just a few days & the doctor performed surgery on my jaw line at the FIRST VISIT. The office has a surgical room which most doctor offices do NOT have . They have you go t a an out patient surgical clinic or hospital to perform the surgery. This costs the patient a lot of extra money and Incontinence AND increased exposure t covid. It just goes to show how much Dr Luxenberg CARES about his patients & wants to take care of his patients as quick and easy as possible. MY face looks normal again & all my pain is completely gone. I suffered with this pain for over a year. I had went t a plastic surgeon initially in Jan this year . The plastic surgeon did a very poor job on my face and left my jaw line looking abnormal and did not even take care of my medical problem . I was actually in more pain following that appt. I enjoy my visits with Dr Luxenberg because when he is performing surgery he makes SURE the patient has NO pain during the surgery. He is such an excellent doctor he completed my surgery so quickl
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by jim becker
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