subject: Identifying Skin Eczema [print this page] Skin eczema is normally diagnosed by the manifestation of skin inflammation and is sometimes related to dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis in particular, is the most common form of skin eczema although there are other skin deficiencies that are also associated with it. Eczema can be experienced at all ages. Even infants develop eczema and they in fact constitute the majority of eczema patients. Skin eczema among infants is normally resolved by about the age of three, and usually covers half of their specific population. However, some people have the tendency to redevelop eczema later in life.
Why do people get skin eczema? Eczema is often traceable through family history. If skin allergy runs in the family, then there is a significant possibility each family member may develop some allergic condition that may eventually lead to eczema. Adults constitute up to approximately two percent of the population with eczema, whilst children constitute up to twenty percent. Although eczema can occur on anybody, girls are more susceptible to this condition and thus have a greater probability of developing skin eczema than boys.
On the lighter side, eczema cannot be transmitted. This however is not applicable to a family with a pre-existing history of the infection as it is normally expected that several members of the family can simultaneously develop eczema. There is no definitive explanation as to the causes of eczema or exactly how it develops. In fact, even doctors have no specific data on this issue. Nevertheless, it has been cited that any skin damage partnered with some abnormalities in the function of the immune system, can be a potential stimulus to eczema. According to the studies conducted on atopic dermatitis patients, defective genes caused the deviation of some proteins like filaggrin. Protein like filaggrin is an essential component of the body because it acts in neutralizing the skin.
Some kinds of skin eczema taken from patients contain substances and solvent that originated by contact with the skin. Substances and materials triggering eczema can be cosmetics, jewelry, sweat, soap, clothing, and detergents. Addition to these common substances are environmental allergens - another potential element that can develop an allergic reaction. Furthermore, a sudden transformation of humidity and stress can also heighten the likelihood of eczema developing.
How do we know if we actually have eczema? Similar to other deficiencies, eczema will manifest certain symptoms. These include your skin suddenly becoming dry and red spots slowly forming and the skin may either feel itchy or burnt. It is recognized however that not all eczema appears similarly on all people. It varies for every individual and also varies depending on what kind eczema is developed. Normally, the main symptom of eczema is intense itchiness of the skin. Indeed, there are times when eczema also causes leaching scratches and blisters. If you constantly scratch the affected area, the skin will thicken.
The occurrence of eczema can be for a prolonged period or it may be quite short. Some people experience a short and quick reaction to eczema which brings symptoms that last only for some hours or perhaps a few days. Others though acquire eczema and have it for a longer period. Because eczema has no cure, the best way of dealing it is simply to practice proper hygiene and skin sanitation.
