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.

DermNet - Discoid Eczema

Illustrates what this form of eczema looks like, discusses patch (allergy) tests and provides info on steroid cream treatments.

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Eczema Mailing List - February 1997 Archive

February 1997 Eczema Mailing List Archive ... I can't remember the brand names, but one ... in others it's referred to as a strong steroid cream!

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Mexican Pharmacy

... discount prescribtions names of prescriotion iron ... com anabolic steroid 650 delestrogen iron ... Mexican Pharmacy buy cream w/out online ... prescription drugs for eczema without a ...

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Nursing team names and special ... Paracetamol for colds etc. Constipation ... Mild eczema (not steroid cream) Thread worm ... Head lice treatments...

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International Rosacea Foundation - Glossary of terms commonly used in

... Alternative names Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic; Eczema ... Schering, (Mometasone furoate) a cortisone-like steroid available in cream, ointment, and lotion form ...

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Big Eczema Guide Resources

Eczema.Alternate Names : Atopic Dermatitis,." ... Big Eczema Guide - Steroid Eczema Cream. July 2nd, 2005

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International Rosacea Foundation - Glossary of terms commonly used in

... allergies or asthma. Alternative names infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis Edema - Another ... Mometasone furoate) a cortisone-like steroid available in cream, ointment, and ...

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