ECZEMA

Eczema is defined as the inflammatory condition of the skin. It causes scaly, red patches with itching.. Sometimes fluid-filled blisters, which form may burst.This is also known as dermatitis.

There are several types of eczema. Atopic and contact are the most common. Atopic is found in families. It is caused by over immune to allergens. This may further cause asthma and other allergic infections.

Contact eczema is caused by exposure from washing powders to nickel coated materials.

Ecema may lead to extreme distress and sleep may deprive due to itching.

SYMPTOMS

Eczema effects the skin on the hands, elbows and behind the knees an may be

found anywhere in the body. Atopic ecaema commonly affects the skin folds.

Contact dermatitis effects the hands.

Seborrhoeic eczema affects areas like scalp. In extreme cases it may spread to

affect the whole skin.

COMMON SYMPTOMS:

redness of affected area

dry, scaly skin

Itching

blisters

 

 

CAUSES

This an hereditary disease, although stimulated by the external agents. one in

every eight child suffer from it. People wearing rubber gloves are affected.

Stress or anxiety may sometimes lead to flare-ups. The bacterium named

Staphylcoccus aureusis is associated with flare-ups.

Sometimes food may also bring up the eczema symptoms. Certain foods like egg,

milk and milk based.

TREATMENT

This should be treated with emollients, moisturizers, lotions and cremas that help

to smooth the skin. Aqueous gels should be used rather than soaps.

Corticosteroid ointments may reduce the inflammation and itching but will not

cure completely.

Antibacterial bath additives may help to reduce the bacterial infection.

Immunosuppresive drugs may be adviced in case of extreme conditions.

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