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.

Eczema Mailing List - April 1997 Archive

...forbidden for anyone with these skin symptoms. They so greatly alter the skin's.....www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/sk in.eczema.htm ..Another good site which gives a.....all we ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Information on Eczema Skin Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Eczema Skin Symptoms plus the Latest News on Eczema Treatments - HealthNewsflash...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Eczema -Skin symptoms treatment and remedy. -success story treatments

Sucessfull Eczema Skin Symptoms Treatments Gerard had Eczema skin symptoms from head to toe and was constantly scratching. After 10 days of taking one natural alternative medicine called ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Eczema and dermatitis - cause, symptoms and treatment

BUPA health information factsheet - eczema refers to skin inflammation with an internal underlying cause whereas dermatitis is caused by a reaction...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

ECZEMA SYMPTOMS: Eczema Skin Symptoms

What are Eczema Skin Symptoms ... itching and redness, and may make the skin dry and flaky ... damages the skin, the surface may be left moist and crusty. The Symptoms of Eczema Can Change ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Symptom: Skin symptoms - CureResearch.com

Conditions causing symptom Skin symptoms including possible medical causes, diseases, disorders, and related symptoms. ... Types of Skin symptoms: itching skin (53), skin lesion (45), mole ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Eczema Skin Symptoms, Proven Herbal Treatments - Safe for Infants, Chi

...Proven Herbal Treatment for Eczema Skin Symptoms- Safe for Infants .. Eczema.....Proven Herbal Treatments for Eczema Skin Symptoms - Safe for Infants, Child.....infants .. Use Eczema ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Eczema Skin Symptoms

Dicusses Eczema Skin Symptoms and offers self-help tips and suggestions to address them. ... Eczema skin symptoms often run in families and may be exacerbated by stress or contact with ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]