General Information about Eczema :

Eczema affects about 15% of the population. Eczema is an inflammation of the skin and may be associated with an allergic reaction, although the cause is often unknown. The most common cause of all eczemas is due to the inherited tendency for developing allergies and is associated with asthma and hay fever. Other types of eczema can be caused by irritants such as, chemicals and detergents, allergens, such as nickel, and yeast growths. . If you are allergic and are continually exposed to those allergens the rash may spread and eczema is aggravating.  Eczema affects people of all ages.

 Types of Eczema:

 Infantile eczema affects babies under one year old. Also referred to as cradle cap, it usually starts on the scalp or the diaper area and quickly spreads. Although this type of eczema looks unpleasant, it is not sore or itchy and does not cause the baby to feel uncomfortable or unwell. Normally this type of eczema will clear in just a few months.

  Childhood eczema is sometimes found behind the knee or in the bend of an elbow and will often clear up by the time the child reaches puberty. Eczema affects more than 15 million Americans and ten percent of all children have eczema.

 Adult seborrhoreic eczema affects adults between 20 and 40. It is usually seen on the scalp as mild dandruff, but can spread to the face, ears and chest. The skin becomes red, inflamed and starts to flake. It is commonly accompanied by yellowish, oily, scaly patches of skin on the scalp, face, and occasionally other parts of the body. It is thought that the yeast pityrosporum ovale largely causes this condition. If the condition becomes infected, treatment with an anti-fungal cream may be necessary.

  Discoid eczema, usually found in adults, has well-defined edge and is red. On top there are often small blisters, scales or crusts. This often reflects the fact that they are infected with bacteria. The lesions are very itchy, so thickening of the skin (lichenification) is common. Because of their well-defined margins, lesions of discoid eczema can be confused for fungal infections of the skin.

  Varicose eczema can be caused by a blood circulatory problem in the legs. It affects the ankles, which become speckled, itchy and inflamed. A common problem that is associated with varicose ulcers is contact allergic eczema caused by medications applied to the skin such as steroids, topical antibiotics, lanolin and also preservatives in various preparations. If this is suspected, skin patch testing may help to identify the problematic substance.

  Allergic contact eczema develops when the body’s immune system reacts against a substance in contact with the skin. The allergic reaction often develops over a period of time through repeated contact with the substance. For example, an allergic reaction may occur to nickel, which is often found in earrings, belt buckles and jeans buttons. Reactions can also occur after contact with other substances such as perfumes and rubber. In order to prevent repeated reactions it is best to prevent contact with anything that you know causes a rash.

  Irritant contact eczema. This is a type of eczema caused by frequent contact with everyday substances, such as detergents and chemicals, which are irritating to the skin. It most commonly occurs on the hands of adults and can be prevented by avoiding the irritants and keeping the skin moisturized. Symptoms include scaling and thickening of the skin. Itching occurs where the skin has been in contact with a particular allergen such as cosmetics or nickel in jewelry or irritants such as soap or water. In two thirds of contact dermatitis cases the hands are involved because of sensitizing agents the sufferer has encountered at work.

  Things that can Aggravate Eczema:

  Important internal factors for eczema are: heredity, imbalance immune system, Candida and stress. It was also shown that eczema can be triggered by poor digestion and sluggish body detoxification.  

 Factors to consider when Treating Eczema:

 Consider having a healthy diet full of  fiber, vegetables, whole grain and water, essential fatty acids from cold water fish and flax seeds.  Drink herbs tea such as Burdock root (Arctium lappa) or Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). You can consider using dandelion salad during spring time. Eat copiously plain yogurt or use Acidophilus to populate the colon with good flora.  Your diet has to be full of vitamin A and zinc, which has an important role in maintaining a healthy skin.

  Eczema Routine Treatment 

 Medication for eczema usually contains a hormone named cortizon. This treatment is limited. Longer is the treatment higher is the incidence of its side effects. The side effects are sometimes very dangerous for your skin health.

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