Eczema
Eczema is a progressive yet treatable skin disease that is a form of dermatitis. This is defined medically as an inflammation of the upper layers of the skin.
Eczema is broad term applied to skin conditions. Characterised by the dry skin and frequent rashes that appear on the skin of a sufferer: redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, flaking, crusting, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding are also apparent in most cases. Sometimes skin discoloration may appear because of lesions and scarring.
*Depending on the type of eczema you have, the cause many be one of several things.
* Atopic eczema is caused by a hereditary condition. The patients of atopic eczema are sensitive to allergens.
* In atopy there is an excessive reaction against the immune system which produces inflamed and irritated skin.
* Associated atopic eczema includes asthma and high fever.
* Chemical can act as irritants, and are a common cause of eczema. Detergents and yeast growths are also possible causes.
* Another cause of eczema is problems in your blood circulation in legs or hands, depending upon the organ affected.
* Stress and underlying environmental factors can be responsible for flare ups of eczema.
Atopic eczema is the common form of eczema, which is closely linked to asthma and having a high fever. Both children as well as adults can be affected by eczema. A frustratingly itchy condition, this can be almost unbearable, but this is the one common symptom to all varieties of the condition. Other symptoms are as usual dryness and redness, with inflammation. This redness is caused by consistent scratching, which eventually results into splitting of skin.
Hydrating your skin can be a good preventative, whilst steroid creams can help to alleviate the symptoms.
Allergic contact dermatitis is another form of eczema. Allergy refers to the reaction of your immune system against a substance, known as an allergen, whenever it comes in to contact with the skin. For this particular skin disease, allergic reactions may occur when the skin comes in contact with nickel earrings or any ornamental jeans button made of nickel. Along with chemicals such as perfumes and rubber, this can be a leading cause of bad reactions. The best way stop attacks of eczema is to avoid contacts with any substance that you may link with the development of the condition, and so keep an eye out.
Irritants contact dermatitis. This kind of eczema is caused by recurrent contact with everyday substances, like detergents and other chemicals used on a daily basis. These chemicals cause irritation to the skin. Usually it occurs on the hands of adults. One way to prevent it is to avoid irritants and try to keep your skin moisturized.
Infantile seborrhoeic eczema is found most commonly in infants that are below one year of age. The nappy area or scalp get affected quickly compared to other body parts, and this is usually where the problem can be seen first. Although it is not attractive to look at, a young baby will barely feel any of the associated discomfort. It can be cured in few days by using moisturizing creams and bath oils.
Adult seborrhoeic eczema, affects adults between the ages of 20 to 40 years. It appears like mild dandruff and can spread easily to other body parts, particularly the facial region and the chest. In this case, because of a continuous itching, skin is inflamed very easily and starts to flake. A doctor will prescribe a cream, which is anti-fungal, in order to use daily as a treatment.
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