Eczema Its Causes And Care
The following information is not intended to replace sound medical advice. It is my no means conclusive, and does not guarantee success. It is not meant to replace medical treatment, or to be used as a prescription for a remaedy of any disease or condition.
So what is eczema?
Eczema is often called dermatitis, and is a general term describing a general irritation of the skin. The causes are many. Atopic dermatitis is the most common version of eczema. The terms “eczema” and “atopic dermatitis” are often interchanged with each other. While atopic dermatitis is the most common version, there are many other forms of eczema. People of all ages are affected by eczema, but it is found most commonly in infants. In roughly one half of infants eczema will resolve its self permanently by the age of 3. Others will find that their eczema will reoccur throughout their entire life. Often those with eczema will have a family history of allergic conditions like hay fever or asthma. It is believed that up to 2% of adults and 20% of children have eczema.
Eczema causes.
Doctors will tell you that they really don’t know the real cause of dermatitis or eczema. However it is thought that there is an abnormal function in the immune system, and that when challenged by some outside influence, the reaction occurs. Some forms of dermatitis can be brought on by substances that make skin contact. Things such as clothing, soaps, jewellery, sweat or cosmetics. Environmental allergens may be cause outbreaks of dermatitis or eczema. Things like changes in humidity and temperature. Even psychological stress can be the trigger for an eczema outbreak.
Some of the symptoms of eczema (dermatitis).
Most commonly eczema causes irritated dry skin that burns or itches. The general appearance of eczema will depend on the form or type it is, and each person may have a somewhat different appearing inflamation. With most people the first symptom to appear is intense itching. Eczema may even lead to ozing leasions or blisters, however it most often results in dry scaly skin. A crusty skin can be the ressult of repeated scratching. The length of time that eczema symptoms persist varies from only a few hours in rare cases to what seems to be continous. This persistant condition is refered to as chronic deratitis. Our skin requires frequent care to stave off skin conditions like dermatitis. Remember however that taking a shower or bath that is too hot can inflame any dermatitis that may exist. Always try to bat or shower in luke warm water. Use soaps that are gentle and that are moisturizing in themselves. Be sure ur time exposed to the warm water is short, no more than 10 min. Imediatly after you shower or bathe, pat your skin dry with a soft towel and apply a moisturizer skin cream. In summer months you can use a light moisturizing cream, but in the dry months of winter try using a heaver skincream moisturizer.
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