Eczema is also known as dermatitis. It is a term used to describe a group of dry skin conditions that can affect any age group to describe. This skin problem is not contagious and although there are treatments, there is no cure. Generally characterized by itchy, red skin with small bumps or blisters and inflammation. Over time the untreated condition will result in skin that is thick, scaly and dry. There may also be hair loss in the affected areas and changes in skin color.
Eczema Causes and Types
An individual may experience different forms of eczema. The causes and treatments depends on what type the individual suffers.
1. can affect all age groups, although generally begins at a young age (about 20% of children younger than 6 months have this skin problem.
2. most common type, affecting about 10% to 20% of the population.
3. It is hereditary in other words, children whose parents are atopic eczema are more likely to develop themselves.
4. closely linked to other health problems such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and hay fever.
5. it is suspected that people with atopic eczema are sensitive to allergens such as dust, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, fungi, and certain foods.
6. Other triggers can be stress, sweating, or exposure to hot or cold temperatures.
7. Common symptoms include severe itching (pruritis), dry and cracked skin, sensitive skin sore, blistery red to brownish-gray skin and inflammation.
8. Symptoms usually come and go.
9. skin can also be thick and leathery.
10. all parts of the body can be affected, especially the skin folds, back of knees and elbows, neck, wrists, ankles and face.
11. infection is often caused by scratching the skin surface opening.
12. in about half the cases the child's condition resolves with one year and half in age.
13. usual treatments include emollients to moisturize the skin and steroids to reduce inflammation.
14. reduce the effect of dust mites triggering the eczema, plastic mattress pads should be used on the bed, regular vacuuming of carpets and curtains and damp dusting is necessary.
15. changing the diet may be necessary when the trigger is an allergy to food.
Home Remedies for Eczema
Home remedies for eczema can be as simple as changing your laundry detergent or as difficult as moving to a new climate or changing jobs. Removing all the allergic reaction is the easiest and most effective treatment.
Prevent dry skin by taking warm (not hot) showers instead of baths. Use a mild soap or body cleanser. Dry carefully and apply your moisturizing skin lotion over your body. Avoid lotions with fragrances or other irritants.
* Avoid wearing tight, rough or scratchy clothing.
* Avoid scratching the rash. If you can not stop scratching yourself, cover the area with a dressing. Wear gloves at night to minimize skin damage from scratching.
* Anything that causes sweating can irritate the rash. Avoid strenuous exercise during a flare.
If the allergy-causing substance can not be removed or identified, the next step is to reduce the allergic inflammatory response.
1. Take a nonprescription steroid cream (hydrocortisone), along with anti-itch lotion (menthol / camphor, such as Calamine). The cream should be applied as often as possible, without skipping days until the rash disappears.
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be taken in pill form for the itch. Note - you should not take this medication if you need a car to drive or operate machinery because you sleepy.
3. Wash the area with a hypoallergenic soap every day. Applying lubricating cream or lotion after washing.
Avoid physical and mental stress. Eating right, light activity, and adequate sleep will help you stay healthy, which can help prevent flares.
An individual may experience different forms of eczema. The causes and treatments depends on what type the individual suffers.
1. can affect all age groups, although generally begins at a young age (about 20% of children younger than 6 months have this skin problem.
2. most common type, affecting about 10% to 20% of the population.
3. It is hereditary in other words, children whose parents are atopic eczema are more likely to develop themselves.
4. closely linked to other health problems such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and hay fever.
5. it is suspected that people with atopic eczema are sensitive to allergens such as dust, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, fungi, and certain foods.
6. Other triggers can be stress, sweating, or exposure to hot or cold temperatures.
7. Common symptoms include severe itching (pruritis), dry and cracked skin, sensitive skin sore, blistery red to brownish-gray skin and inflammation.
8. Symptoms usually come and go.
9. skin can also be thick and leathery.
10. all parts of the body can be affected, especially the skin folds, back of knees and elbows, neck, wrists, ankles and face.
11. infection is often caused by scratching the skin surface opening.
12. in about half the cases the child's condition resolves with one year and half in age.
13. usual treatments include emollients to moisturize the skin and steroids to reduce inflammation.
14. reduce the effect of dust mites triggering the eczema, plastic mattress pads should be used on the bed, regular vacuuming of carpets and curtains and damp dusting is necessary.
15. changing the diet may be necessary when the trigger is an allergy to food.
Home Remedies for Eczema
Home remedies for eczema can be as simple as changing your laundry detergent or as difficult as moving to a new climate or changing jobs. Removing all the allergic reaction is the easiest and most effective treatment.
Prevent dry skin by taking warm (not hot) showers instead of baths. Use a mild soap or body cleanser. Dry carefully and apply your moisturizing skin lotion over your body. Avoid lotions with fragrances or other irritants.
* Avoid wearing tight, rough or scratchy clothing.
* Avoid scratching the rash. If you can not stop scratching yourself, cover the area with a dressing. Wear gloves at night to minimize skin damage from scratching.
* Anything that causes sweating can irritate the rash. Avoid strenuous exercise during a flare.
If the allergy-causing substance can not be removed or identified, the next step is to reduce the allergic inflammatory response.
1. Take a nonprescription steroid cream (hydrocortisone), along with anti-itch lotion (menthol / camphor, such as Calamine). The cream should be applied as often as possible, without skipping days until the rash disappears.
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be taken in pill form for the itch. Note - you should not take this medication if you need a car to drive or operate machinery because you sleepy.
3. Wash the area with a hypoallergenic soap every day. Applying lubricating cream or lotion after washing.
Avoid physical and mental stress. Eating right, light activity, and adequate sleep will help you stay healthy, which can help prevent flares.
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