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Effective eczema management requires patience, consistency, and personalized care. Dr. Jamaine Tan emphasizes the importance of sticking with healthcare providers, as treatments vary based on individual immune responses and skin barrier status.
Challenges in Treating Eczema
Two main hurdles complicate treatment:
Restoring the Skin Barrier: The precise causes of barrier defects vary among patients, and current interventions mainly involve moisturizers. Developing targeted therapies remains an ongoing challenge.
Regulating the Immune System: Since the immune hyperactivity is subtle and complex, pinpointing targeted treatments without adverse effects is difficult. Broad immune suppression isn’t ideal due to side effects.