A Complete Guide About Eczema
September 16, 2008
The medical profession is still undecided to the exact cause of eczema as some believe there may be genetic reasons for it,none of this speculation helps sufferers however! Whatever the causes might be, some things are for sure this condition can lead to a red, itchy skin that is also extremely dry. In some instances the condition is worse than this leading to a general blistering that can even become split, forming scabs.
The most common type is known generally as atopic eczema,however, all forms share one main symptom: that of severe itching. unfortunately this just makes the condition worse. Another problem caused by the condition is it makes the skin more sensitive to almost any substance,substances such as cosmetics, soaps and detergents products are just a few they must avoid if they do not wish flare-ups.
When it is found in young children it is usually seen just below the surface of the skin as a small patch. There are occasions where a person with eczema can have a rash but it is not itchy,the disorder is not responsible if the itching is not present. A similar situation can occur when a person is given eczema treatment for an itchy rash and it helps the itch but the rash remains then the two probably aren’t connected.
Another problem to be aware of before this disorder is diagnosed, is that other conditions have itching as a symptom of a medical condition. Although eczema is characterized by itchy skin with a rash it is still not possible to completely understand why the itching occurs. Red skin is another symptom of and this is as a result of the increased blood flow in the area. With eczema, the skin can become inflamed for many reasons because it is already highly sensitive,one area that causes concern is where there is a bacterial infection which can easily be the result of scratching sensitive skin. Blisters are also a symptom and in an active condition, the blisters seen are small, although there are cases when the blisters are larger,this can be the result either of an infection of the skin or the type of condition you have. Every sufferer is warned about blisters as they can be damaged by scratching or carelessness and while some are filled with fluid, others have a pus like substance,further infection is almost assured if the blisters are damaged, this is why scratching can just aggravate an already sensitive condition.
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