This article was co-authored by Mohiba Tareen, MD and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.
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Itchy legs can be a huge annoyance in your daily life. Treating your itchy legs is much easier once you know why they’re itching, but it can be hard to figure that out right away. In this article, we’ve detailed some of the most common causes of itchy legs and just how you can treat each one of them to get some relief.
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QuestionHow can I treat eczema on my face?Mohiba Tareen, MDMohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.
FAAD Board Certified DermatologistTo treat dry skin and eczema, moisturization of the skin is key. Don't use soap, particularly if you have eczema. After you bathe, you should moisturize with a cream-based moisturizer. We also recommend that it's really good to have a humidifier in a dry climate. To reduce the eczema flare-up your diet should consist of good omega-three fats such as fish oil, avocado, nuts, almonds, and all those things that are part of the Mediterranean diet.
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If you have any concerns about your health or the cause of your itching, make an appointment with your doctor.Thanks
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