Eczema

Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation also known as dermatitis. There are several different types of dermatitis but the one people usually mean when they say eczema is atopic dermatitis. Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent or recurring skin rashes characterized by redness, skin edema itching and dryness, with possible crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. About 1-2 percent of adults have eczema, and as many as 20 percent of children are affected. It usually begins early in life, even before asthma or hay fever. Most affected individuals have their first episode before age 5 years. Generally, dermatitis describes swollen, reddened and itchy skin. Dermatitis is a common condition that isn't life-threatening or contagious. But, it can make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. A combination of self-care steps and medications can help you treat dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic skin disorder categorized by scaly and itching rashes. The word "atopic" describes conditions that occur when someone is overly sensitive to allergens in their environment such as pollens, molds, dust, animal dander, and certain foods. Some scientists think these children may be genetically predisposed to get eczema, which means characteristics have been passed on from parents through genes that make a child more likely to get it. Eczema is not an allergy itself, but allergies can trigger eczema. Some environmental factors (such as excessive heat or emotional stress ) can also trigger the condition. Typically, symptoms appear within the first few months of life, and almost always before a child turns 5. But the good news is that more than half of the kids who have eczema today will be over it by the time they're teenagers.

Causes of Eczema

The common Causes of Eczema :

Secondary infection
Soaps or detergents
Environmental Factors
Inheritance
Wool next to the skin
Pet animals (fur)
Specific allergies to foods
Dust mites and pollen

Symptoms of Eczema

Some Symptoms of Eczema :

Skin redness or inflammation around the blisters.
Intense itching .
Rough and thickened skin.
Small bumps on forehead, neck and cheek.
Inflammation on skin.
Blisters with oozing and crusting.

Treatment of Eczema

If the skin becomes obviously infected, which is more likely as its normal protective surface has been damaged, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics .
Antihistamines taken by mouth may be helpful in reducing the itch. Your doctor will advise.
Cold compresses applied directly to itchy skin can also help relieve itchin
Hot weather and heavy sweating tend to worsen lichen simplex chronicus. Wear cool, loose clothing, and try to stay in air conditioned buildings
If your lichen simplex chronicus worsens and you can't control it, return to the office so we can adjust your medications, or inject the area with hydrocortisones.
It is possible to find a treatment routine that lets you control your lichen simplex chronicus. Usually with cortisone creams or ointments and a lot of Vaseline.

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

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