Eczema Flare-Up
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Fast Relief for Eczema Flare-Ups
Eczema flare-up treatment requires identifying triggers, assessing severity, and providing targeted therapy to reduce inflammation and restore skin barrier function. We provide comprehensive evaluation, prescription-strength treatments, and personalized management plans to control symptoms and prevent future flare-ups. Walk-ins welcome at both Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily 8am-8pm.
When to Seek Eczema Flare-Up Care
- Intense itching that disrupts sleep or daily activities
- Red, inflamed patches of skin that are spreading
- Dry, cracked skin that may be bleeding
- Oozing, crusting, or weeping lesions
- Signs of infection (increased warmth, pus, yellow crusting)
- Severe flare-up not responding to over-the-counter treatments
- Skin thickening or darkening from chronic scratching
- Flare-up affecting face, hands, or large body areas
- New or worsening symptoms despite current treatment
- Painful skin that interferes with movement or function
How We Diagnose & Treat Eczema Flare-Ups
Our medical providers perform thorough skin assessments to evaluate flare-up severity, identify potential triggers, and rule out secondary infections. We utilize evidence-based protocols to provide prescription-strength topical treatments, oral medications when needed, and comprehensive management strategies. Our physician-led approach ensures you receive appropriate treatment tailored to your specific condition and skin type.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
Recovery Timeline & Skin Care
According to the National Eczema Association, most eczema flare-ups improve within 1-3 weeks with appropriate treatment, though individual response varies. Prescription topical medications typically reduce inflammation within 3-7 days. Consistent moisturizing, trigger avoidance, and proper medication use are essential for healing. Avoid hot showers, harsh soaps, and known irritants. Return for evaluation if symptoms worsen, signs of infection develop, or flare-up doesn't improve within 2 weeks. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent but non-emergency conditions, visit True Compassion Urgent Care at either our Palm Beach Gardens or Stuart location. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. Our medical providers are experienced in evaluating and treating eczema flare-ups and can provide same-day prescriptions.
Yes, our medical providers can prescribe prescription-strength topical corticosteroids, topical immunomodulators like tacrolimus or pimecrolimus, and oral medications when appropriate. We tailor treatment to your flare-up severity and individual needs. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy.
Signs of infection include increased warmth, swelling, pus or yellow crusting, honey-colored drainage, fever, or rapidly worsening symptoms. According to medical guidelines, secondary bacterial infection occurs in up to 90% of severe eczema cases. Our providers can assess for infection and prescribe antibiotics if needed.
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card if applicable, a list of current medications and treatments you've tried, and any products you're currently using on your skin. If you have photos of your skin before the flare-up, these can be helpful for comparison.
We can provide referrals to dermatology specialists when needed, particularly for chronic eczema requiring long-term management, severe cases not responding to standard treatment, or when specialized therapies like phototherapy or biologics may be appropriate. Many flare-ups can be effectively managed at urgent care.
Our medical providers will review your history to identify potential triggers including allergens, irritants, stress, weather changes, and dietary factors. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, common triggers include fragrances, harsh soaps, wool fabrics, dust mites, and certain foods. We provide personalized trigger avoidance strategies.
No, eczema itself is not contagious and cannot be spread to others. However, if your eczema becomes infected with bacteria or viruses, those infections may be contagious. This is why proper treatment of flare-ups and secondary infections is important.
Visit urgent care for eczema flare-ups, suspected infections, or symptoms not controlled by over-the-counter treatments. Go to the emergency room only if you experience signs of severe systemic infection like high fever, spreading redness with severe pain, or symptoms of anaphylaxis if you suspect an allergic trigger.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not rely on this information for emergency medical treatment.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.