Not every itchy, dry or inflamed rash is eczema.
People may use “eczema” as a general label for itchy, dry or inflamed skin, assume that every new symptom is an eczema flare or continue treating an unfamiliar skin change as eczema. This webinar will help define what eczema is and what it is not, reinforce that a person can have eczema and another skin condition at the same time and explain why the right diagnosis matters when similar-looking conditions may have different causes and treatments.
This webinar will clarify what eczema is, introduce several conditions that are commonly confused with it, explain some of the key differences and discuss what goes into getting the right diagnosis.
You will learn:
- What eczema is and what can look like eczema but is not
- That not every new symptom is an eczema flare
- How healthcare providers sort it out
- What you can do to observe your experience and communicate it to a healthcare provider
Presenters
Mona Shahriari, M.D., FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist, co-founder of Central Connecticut Dermatology, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and associate director of clinical trials at CCD Research. She specializes in inflammatory skin conditions in adults and children, with a particular interest in advancing new treatments and improving the diagnosis and care of skin conditions in people with melanin-rich skin. Dr. Shahriari is passionate about listening to each patient’s story and helping patients receive the right diagnosis and care for their skin.
