Medical Dermatology

eczema & dermatitis Treatment in Lynchburg, VA

Personalized eczema and dermatitis treatment in Lynchburg, VA, designed to help relieve itching, calm irritation, reduce flare-ups, and support healthier, more comfortable skin.

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Relief for Dry, Itchy, Irritated Skin

Eczema and dermatitis can make your skin feel uncomfortable, inflamed, itchy, dry, cracked, or irritated. Symptoms may come and go, or they may become a recurring issue that affects your daily comfort, sleep, confidence, and overall skin health.

At Seven Hills Dermatology, we provide personalized eczema and dermatitis treatment in Lynchburg, VA for children, teens, and adults. Our dermatology team can evaluate your skin, help identify possible triggers, and recommend a treatment plan designed to calm inflammation, relieve itching, repair the skin barrier, and reduce future flare-ups.

What Causes Eczema & Dermatitis?

Eczema and dermatitis are general terms used to describe inflammation of the skin. These conditions can happen for many reasons, including genetics, immune response, allergies, irritants, environmental factors, and a weakened skin barrier.

Common triggers and contributing factors may include:

Dry skin
Harsh soaps or detergents
Fragrances or dyes
Allergens
Stress
Sweat or heat
Cold, dry weather
Certain fabrics
Skincare products
Household cleaners
Pet dander or dust
Food sensitivities, in some cases
Family history of eczema, allergies, or asthma

Because eczema and dermatitis can look similar to other skin conditions, it is important to have your skin evaluated by a dermatologist. The right diagnosis can help determine what is causing your symptoms and which treatments may be most effective.

Types of Eczema & Dermatitis We Treat

Eczema and dermatitis can appear in different ways depending on the cause, location, and severity of the condition. Some patients experience mild dryness and itching, while others develop red, scaly, cracked, or painful patches.

Seven Hills Dermatology treats several types of eczema and dermatitis, including:

Atopic dermatitis
This common form of eczema often causes dry, itchy, inflamed patches of skin. It may begin in childhood but can also continue or develop in adulthood.

Contact dermatitis
This occurs when the skin reacts to an irritant or allergen, such as soaps, fragrances, metals, plants, cleaning products, or certain skincare ingredients.

Seborrheic dermatitis
This type of dermatitis often affects oily areas of the body, such as the scalp, face, ears, chest, or around the nose. It may cause flaking, redness, itching, or irritation.

Nummular eczema
This form of eczema can appear as round, coin-shaped patches of irritated, itchy, or scaly skin.

Hand eczema
Frequent handwashing, cleaning products, gloves, weather changes, or workplace exposures can lead to dry, cracked, itchy, or irritated hands.

Dry, itchy, or sensitive skin
Even when symptoms are mild, ongoing dryness or sensitivity may be a sign that the skin barrier needs support and treatment.