Treatment Of Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) - Psoriasis & Skin Clinic - Gosford, Central Coast 

Eczema is the most abundant chronic inflammatory skin condition in the world. It is coupled with pain, severe sleep disturbance, impaired quality of life, mental illness and has a higher risk profile for other serious chronic diseases.  

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is common in children, though it is also present in adults. In 2023 Eczema Support Australia mentioned in recent research, approximately 2.8 million (1 in 5) Australians are impacted by this common, immune deregulatory skin disease.    

    • Genetic mutations  

    • Environmental factors  

    • Dysfunction in the skin barrier  

    • Dysfunction in immune system 

    • Stress  

    • Allergens  

    • Sweat & excess saliva  

    • Irritants  

    • Dry skin  

    • Infection  

    • Hormones  

    • Weather & climate 

    Recent research shows connections between eczema and many acute infections, chronic diseases and auto-immune conditions.  

  • Symptoms can appear anywhere on the body and vary widely from person to person.  

    They may include: 

    • Dry, cracked skin 

    • Itchiness (pruritus) 

    • Rash on swollen skin that varies in colour depending on your skin colour 

    • Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin 

    • Oozing and crusting 

    • Thickened skin 

    • Darkening of the skin around the eyes 

    • Raw, sensitive skin from scratching 

  • Dermatitis can be classified according to the cause, clinical appearance or where it is located on the body.  

    • Causes - allergic contact dermatitis, photosensitive dermatitis 

    • Clinical appearance - discoid dermatitis (coin shaped), hyperkeratotic dermatitis (thick, rough skin), and pompholyx (itchy, watery blisters on the hands, fingers or feet).  

    • Location – hand, eyelid, or lower leg for example.  

    • Reduction in Symptoms: Patients often experience a decrease in symptoms such as redness, itching and inflammation. 

    • Improved Skin Appearance: Visible changes in the appearance of the skin with less weeping, scaling and redness.   

  • Treating Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) requires a comprehensive approach that addresses primary symptoms and triggers both internally and externally.  

    My approach is straightforward, offering a customised solution for the personal treatment by us of your skin condition 

    The 5-Step Process is a customised solution for the personal treatment by us of your skin condition. 

Take Control of your Eczema

Treating Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) requires a comprehensive approach that addresses primary and secondary triggers both internally and externally.  

My approach is straightforward, offering an incremental holistic approach that is customised for the personalised treatment of your skin condition 

My approach is based on Prof. Tirant’s method, which has been used by practitioners around Australia and Europe for a number of years, achieving very significant treatment success rates.

I have further developed on this method, to   

1. Address the triggers which activate and exacerbate episodes (diet, hormonal, stress and lifestyle-related)   

2. Treat the symptoms with topical application to relieve physical symptoms from Professor Michael Tirants' range 

3. Support the body internally with targeted natural-based “Practitioner Only” medicines 

4. Establish long-term solutions to help patients manage their conditions

My Method

  • Using differential diagnosis techniques, I assess your skin's condition

    • I identify the primary triggers that initiated your condition. 

    • I also attempt to identify all the secondary triggers that exacerbate your condition. 

    • These may be present in your environment or related to your lifestyle and / or your diet. 

    • I develop a customised treatment plan to bring your skin condition symptoms under control. 

    • There are usually a number of variants in an individual's skin conditions.  

    • As a result, I can have vastly different treatment plans for people suffering from the same condition. 

    • I treat your symptoms and address your triggers to help you work towards a long term remission of your skin complaint. 

  • I develop a maintenance program to support you in achieving long term remission, if required.

How to engage

Initial Consultation

In person or Telehealth

    • Up to 45-minutes inclusive of admin & medication preparation.

    • I will develop a customised treatment plan and walk you through it.

    • I will prepare and supply you with medications and topicals as per your treatment plan.

  • $ 155

    *Private billing only - no Medicare applicable

    **Medicines and topical applications are additional to the consultation fee.

Review Consultation

In-person or Telehealth

    • Up to 30-minutes inclusive of admin & medication preparation.

    • I will review the results of your treatment since the prior visit.

    • I will tweak or switch your medications and topicals depending on the milestones achieved.

    • If required, I will supply you with replacement medications and topicals.

  • $ 55

    *Private billing only - no Medicare applicable

    **Medicines and topical applications are additional to the consultation fee.

    Note: From 1st June 2025, the cost of the review consultation will be $ 65

Medications & Topicals

Accessible by patients only

  • Your treatment plan is valid for upto 6-months and determines what you can order for replenishment.

    If your symptoms have changed, please arrange for a review consultation.  

  • The cost will vary depending on your order.  

    You can pick up your order from the clinic (no additional fee)

    or

    arrange for delivery to your home ($15.00 delivery costs are applicable)