Eczema

Eczema

Eczema is a chronic that affects the skin. It is not contagious; it cannot be passed from one person to another. With eczema, the skin becomes extremely itchy. Scratching often leads to redness, swelling, cracking, "weeping" clear fluid, and finally, crusting and scaling. There are typically periods of flares and remissions in most people. Although Eczema can occur at any age, it most often begins in childhood. In many children with eczema, the skin disease improves or disappears altogether as they grow older, although their skin often remains dry and easily irritated. In others, eczema continues to be a significant problem in adulthood. While the cause of eczema is unknown, it is thought to be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

Eczema is actually a general term for several types of disorder which cause irritation and inflammation of the skin. The most common of the many types of eczema is Atopic dermatitis. Other types include: Allergic contact eczema (dermatitis), Dyshidrotic eczema, Neurodermatitis, Nummular eczema, Seborrheic eczema, and Stasis dermatitis.

Treatment of Eczema

There are two goals in the treatment of eczema. The first is to prevent flares of the disease, which can be accomplished by using medications known as immuno-modulators and reducing skin irritants. The second treatment goal is to protect the skin during flares to reduce the discomfort and problems associated with scratching. This is often accomplished by using cortisone creams and other lotions to protect the skin.

Consumer Information Center: Atopic Dermatitis-Definition

Defining Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects the skin. The word "dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin. " ... allergies ...

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National Jewish Medical Research Center - Atopic Dermatitis

Provides treatment for eczema and AD, and similar skin conditions. Includes an in depth look at the condition and what causes the itching and rash.

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Essential Health Home Page. Keywords: atopic dematitis cause atopic dermatitis ecsema atopic dermatitis treatiment atopic dermitits cause

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Atopic Dermatitis, information, photograph, cause, treatment, cure by

... Although the exact cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown I believe that it is due to a genetically disordered immune response. "Atopics" have more sensitive, easily irritated skin, that ...

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis - Overview, Causes & Treatment -...

...which are common allergens that can cause rashes and dry scaly skin in people who are hypersensitive to them. Allergic contact dermatitis often...

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Atopic Dermatitis

Find out more information about the features of atopic dermatitis including what causes the rash, what it looks like, and how it is diagnosed.

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