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.

Publications - Dermatology - School of Medical and Surgical Sciences -

...HC. On the definition and epidemiology of atopic dermatitis. Dermatologic Clinics 1995.....891-6. 38. Williams HC. Epidemiology of atopic dermatitis : recent advances and.....of a ...

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NEJM -- Atopic Dermatitis: The epidemiology, causes and prevention...

Book Review from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Atopic Dermatitis: The epidemiology, causes and prevention of atopic eczema...

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ATOPIC DERMATITIS

... ATOPIC DERMATITIS / ECZEMA RESOURSES ... Dermatitis History Epidemiology Heredity Onset and Na. Atopic Dermatitis Information Server. Atopic DermatitisNational ...

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Atopic Dermatitis: The Epidemiology, Causes and Prevention of Atopic E

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AAD: Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis

Patient information from the American Academy of Dermatology, including a description of the condition, treatment information, and links.

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http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/All ergy/Atopicderm/At

... Epidemiology - 1-6% of all children - lower incidence in humid, tropical climates - large percentage of adult occupational irritant contact dermatitis is seen in atopic individuals ...

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Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD), with its variable clinical presentations and course, constitutes a syndrome made up of an identifiable group of signs and symptoms that represents the dermatological ...

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Atopic Dermatitis: The Epidemiology, Causes and Prevention of Atopic..

Atopic Dermatitis: The Epidemiology, Causes and Prevention of Atopic Eczema Pop Culture ... Lists...

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Atopic Dermatitis - Cambridge University Press

...A866 2000.. LC Subject headings: Atopic dermatitis--Epidemiology.. Library of.....first book to look at the epidemiology of atopic dermatitis, its prevalence and.....Congress Record.. ...

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Atopic Dermatitis

... FS, Hanifin JM. Epidemiology of atopic dermatitis. Immunol Allergy Clinics NA ... Food hypersensitivity and atopic dermatitis: Pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management ...

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