Eczema is an irritating but common skin condition that affects close to 15 percent of the population. Eczema can cause inflamed red, itchy, and dry skin in its acute form. In some people the patches may blister and weep, which could eventually lead to these areas crusting over. People with chronic eczema will continue to [...]
Eczema
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin resulting from an inherited hypersensitivity. Seventy-five percent of eczema sufferers have relatives who are bothered with asthma, hay fever, and hives.
Eczema varies in intensity from time to time. It affects the face of infants as well as the outer surfaces of the arms and legs. In children, it usually affects the skin on the inner surface of the arms and legs. In adolescence and beyond, the lesions seem to be drier along with the formation of plaques specifically in the skinfolds of the arms, neck, face, hands, crotch, and legs. Scratching only makes the condition worse no matter the age. In most cases, eczema becomes less severe as you get older.
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Atopic dermatitis may be aggravated or intensified by a variety of factors. Some of the factors include heat, humidity, cold weather, excess sweating, exposure to certain chemicals, grease, solvents, detergents, wool clothing, course textured garments, psychological stress, and allergens. Generally, pollens carried through the air and food allergies are not associated with eczema.
As of now, there is no cure for atopic dermatitis; therefore, it is important for you to avoid the things that trigger an episode, because conventional treatments are mostly focused on relieving and treating the symptoms. Itching aggravates the lesions, which can lead to infections. Wet dressings help to clean the lesions as well as reduce itching while the eczema is wet, and oozing. Bathing with soap could make the problem worse. Therefore, using cleansing creams are recommended. It is necessary to use lubrication with a soothing cream or ointment to get consistent relief. It is also recommended that you stay away from harsh detergents when washing clothes; instead, use a mild soap.
