Cause of eczema
There is not as single certain cause of eczema. However, it is generally considered as allergic disease and it has another popular name, which is Atopic dermatitis. It often goes along with asthma and hay fever.
Research shows that following things are the cause of eczema:
* Variation in normal temperature or humidity levels
* Allergies (to mould, dust, animal, etc.)
* Chemical irritants: a number of chemicals such as paints, pesticides, alcohol, perfumes, astringents, harsh soaps & detergents along with common household cleaners can irritate skin
* Physical irritants: such as synthetic clothes and clothes made of wool.
* Emotional anxiety or nervousness
* Any kind of infection in the body
All of the above are possible causes of eczema, but all may occur for different reasons and so it is hard to pinpoint one. Any contact with matter that irritates the skin is called irritant contact dermatitis. This can be the result of direct contact between skin and the matter, like a detergent, soap like materials, alcohol, strong chemical, household cleaner, perfume, etc. Direct contact with any harsh substance may cause allergies and people may be extremely sensitive to such changes in the environment. Metals like nickel can act as an allergen, and all the ornaments such as earrings can be a cause of eczema. There is another kind of dermatitis known as stasis dermatitis, which affects the lower portion of a sufferer’s legs.
Cosmetics and poison ivies, along with rubber, all are types of allergens. Infantile eczema is a kind eczema that often affects young kids. This commonly stems from moisture, such as a child’s drool, getting on their skin and irritating it. Inflammation of the scalp is also common in babies, this is known by many as cradle crap.
There are two types of contact dermatitis: one is direct irritant contact dermatitis, and another is allergic contact dermatitis. Direct irritant contact dermatitis is caused by direct exposure to acids, alkaline, detergents and a multitude other chemicals that could severely affect the skin; a chronic condition of this may be caused by repeat exposure and cases of eczema. This kind of dermatitis is often come across at the workplace. While, on the other hand, allergic contact dermatitis is caused by the exposure of skin to allergens: either chemical or physical matter.
It is easy to identify allergic contact dermatitis and direct irritant contact dermatitis. To suffer from allergic contact dermatitis, the contact is necessary for infection to be caused. In direct irritant contact dermatitis, it happens upon the first exposure, such as if you felt ill when you first experienced or touched something.
There are common symptoms for all types of eczema, these are: skin redness, weeping of skin, inflammation, pain, tenderness and blistering takes place. Any kind of damage to the epidermis, which makes up the largest part of your body, can make it become thick and dry. This is also known as lichenification.
Eczema is the affect of the auto immune response system. Food imbalances are another possible cause of eczema, according to more recent studies, and certain foods are more likely triggers. Gluten intolerance, yeast and milk protein are strongly linked to auto immune response, like skin irritation. If your food intake is perfect then there should not be any reason for you to take any medicines at all, a healthy diet is sufficient.
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