Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEcholalia in Child DevelopmentEcholalia in AutismTypes of EcholaliaRelated Behaviors and ConditionsEcholalia TreatmentImproving CommunicationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Echolalia in Child Development Echolalia in Autism Types of Echolalia Related Behaviors and Conditions Echolalia Treatment Improving Communication Frequently Asked Questions Echolalia is not always a self-calming tool for autistic kids, like rocking or hand-flapping tend to be (these repetitive behaviors are calledstimming)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundIndicationsWhat to ExpectSide EffectsEffectivenessConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Indications What to Expect Side Effects Effectiveness Considerations Electroconvulsive therapy(ECT) has long been used to treat people struggling with major depressive disorder when they haven’t improved with antidepressant medications. This is often referred to as treatment-resistant depression. While ECT remains somewhat controversial, in part because it is poorly understood, its use is expanding to other conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEczema–Asthma LinkHow They InteractTreatmentLifestyle ChangesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eczema–Asthma Link How They Interact Treatment Lifestyle Changes Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Michela Buttignol Eczema and Asthma: The Link The exact causes of both eczema and asthma are not known. However, both conditions lead to excess inflammation in your body. Eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause redness, pain, itching, oozing, swelling, and crusted patches in the affected areas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVaccine Safety and EczemaAvailable VaccinesSide EffectsBefore VaccinationRisks of COVID-19 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vaccine Safety and Eczema Available Vaccines Side Effects Before Vaccination Risks of COVID-19 If you haveeczema, you may be concerned that COVID-19 vaccines will trigger symptoms. However, research shows that there have only been 14 reports of flare-ups of the condition and seven reports of new cases of eczema following COVID-19 vaccines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEczema/Skin Infections: ConnectionTypes of InfectionComplicationsPrevention Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eczema/Skin Infections: Connection Types of Infection Complications Prevention Tips People witheczema(atopic dermatitis) are more susceptible toskin infectionsbecause the inflammatory disease compromises the barrier function of the skin.This allows disease-causing microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses to enter breaks in the skin and establish an infection in underlying tissues. These infections, referred to assecondary skin infections, are common with eczema....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMenopause and Skin ChangesManagementWhich Provider to SeeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Menopause and Skin Changes Management Which Provider to See Frequently Asked Questions Menopauseis a time of significant change, and skin changes are common. You may have noticed that your skin has become drier and more sensitive over time. This may be due to menopause, aging, or both....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and TriggersStressAllergensIrritantsClimate FactorsTreatmentMedical TreatmentsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Triggers Stress Allergens Irritants Climate Factors Treatment Medical Treatments Prevention Eczemais a chronic (long-term) disease that causes dry, itchy skin.It usually comes and goes, and when it’s active, it’s called a flare-up or flare. A flare-up usually occurs in response to a trigger, which may be an allergy, irritant, emotional state, or environmental condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentsCauses and Risk FactorsSymptomsPreventionSeeing a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatments Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms Prevention Seeing a Provider Eczema on the legs may be treated differently depending on which part of the leg is affected. Lower leg eczema, also called varicose eczema or stasis eczema, affects about 70% of people over 70.Treatment for the condition is similar to the treatment of eczema in other areas of the body, but may also include specialized therapies such as the use of compression socks or hosiery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsEczema vs. PsoriasisSymptomsDiagnosis & TreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Eczema vs. Psoriasis Symptoms Diagnosis & Treatment When to See a Provider Eczema on the nails can cause discoloration, grooving, pitting, and other problems. It usually occurs in people who have eczema elsewhere on the body. Nail eczema is usually treated with a combination of lifestyle changes such as avoiding triggering products and keeping your hands dry, and medications such as topical steroids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScar FormationTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Scar Formation Treatment Prevention Eczema scars result from changes in skin pigmentation or texture that remain after an eczema flare-up, often as a result of scratching. Usually, eczema doesn’t leave scars. Typically, the skin changes that occur as a result of eczema heal and go away, but in some cases, they persist. Understanding how to handle eczema flare-ups can help you to manage or prevent eczema scars....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatments Prevention Eczemaand acne are two very different skin conditions that can sometimes look alike and even occur at the same time on the back, shoulders, and other parts of the body. This article compares eczema vs. acne and explains how to tell one from the other. It also describes how eczema and acne are treated and if there are treatments that can help both....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about shingles and eczema, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options. Undefined Undefined / Getty Images Though shingles and eczema are both skin conditions that cause rashes and swelling, they have different underlying causes, triggers, and risk factors. Read on to learn more about the differences between shingles and eczema....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Eczema,ringworm, andpsoriasisare common skin conditions that can be difficult to tell apart. They can all cause an itchy, flaky rash with fine scales and affect similar parts of the body. However, each has a different cause and characteristics that set them apart. This includes the parts of the body that eczema, ringworm, and psoriasis commonly affect....