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Eczema Information:
Symptoms, Relief, Cause, Triggers, Cure and Tips
What is
Eczema and what is the cause of eczema?
Eczema is the general term used for various types of inflamed
skin conditions that are caused by abnormal reactions of the immune
system. The cause for these abnormal reactions is not known yet. Eczema
is an itchy rash that flares up periodically.
It can be observed that the eczema flare ups often relate to
external factors. They mainly occur during childhood (child
eczema). Mostly, the skin condition disappears in about 50
percent of the children when they get older. However, adults
can be affected by eczema, too.
Currently, there are more than 15 million Americans
suffering from a form of eczema. Between 10 and 20 percent of the
children in the US are currently affected.
Eczema is not contagious. It can be observed that people
with a family history this condition or other allergies, like asthma, are more
frequently affected. Many patients also suffer from other
allergies.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms occur on the skin. The skin is covered by
red, dry patches. Usually the skin itches before the rash
actually appears. By scratching the skin is irritated and the rash
becomes visible eventually.
Eczema can be found on virtually any part of the body. The
areas more frequently affected by the symptoms are the face,
neck and inside of elbows and knees. If the skin is scratched too much
it becomes thicker and almost feels like leather, a process called
lichenification.
What
are possible triggers?
All of the possible triggers mentioned here can also
aggravate an existing flare up. Triggers differ
individually. Some patients relate that rough materials on their
skin cause flare ups, others mention that they are more affected in the
summertime when they get too hot and sweat a lot. Certain
soaps and detergents also seem to have an effect on people that
suffer from this skin irritation, as well as dust mites. Eczema patients also
seem to be irritated by some fresh fruits. A virus
infection can also be the cause for a flare up. Of course,
stress does not help either, as with so many other health
problems.
How can flare ups be prevented?
In general, patients should observe what individually
causes their skin problem and then try to avoid also any of the above
mentioned possible triggers or situations that might cause a
new flare up. In addition it is recommended to moisturize the skin
frequently with the appropriate soap and wear breathable clothing,
such as clothes made with cotton.
Is there a cure?
Unfortunately there is no cure. However, there
are products available that can clear the symptoms and relieve
the itching and inflammation of the skin.
Also patients can observe over time what external factors trigger
their individual skin problem and act accordingly. Avoiding
certain triggers and using the right product will provide
significant relief.
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