subject: Learn More About Eczema [print this page] Eczema is a general term used to describe an inflamed skin and other manifestations of various skin ailments. Eczema has many forms and manifestations. Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is the most common form of skin eczema. In fact, amongst most populations around the world, up to twenty per cent of people may contract atopic dermatitis at some time. This skin condition develops itchy rashes that can be very difficult to tolerate. It is also a chronic condition. Atopic dermatitis often occurs during childhood. Happily, atopic dermatitis among children eventually disappears as they grow older.
Atopic dermatitis is usually a temporary skin ailment and will eventually go away of its own accord. Currently, in common with many medical conditions, there is no actual cure for eczema, but neither is it contagious. Among any group of eczema patients, the condition can be contained provided that its known causes or triggers are controlled and treated.
Eczema can form on any part of the body. Both adults and children can develop eczema on their ankles, neck, face, knees, and their inner elbow. Infants develop eczema on their cheeks, legs, forehead, forearms, neck, and scalp. Also for some cases, skin eczema can be drier, redder, and scalier.
One major manifestation of eczema is itchiness. What causes this and is there any way to stop it? There are many substances capable of triggering eczema in people. It should be noted that not all substances that can trigger eczema will affect everybody. Hence, each person has a distinctive trigger. This can sometimes cause difficulty in determining the exact and accurate trigger that created a particular eczema attack.
Some people develop itchiness when exposed to rough materials. Detergents, dust mites, soaps, disinfectants, danders, animal saliva, and fruit juices are all possible triggers for eczema, although this may only occur with some people. Others can develop eczema manifestation when they feel extremely hot or if they are sweating. Even the feeling of stress can also trigger flare up.
Anyone can develop skin eczema, whether infant or adult. Given the fact that there is no particular reason to be susceptible to eczema, it appears mainly to follow family trends around allergies.
Skin eczema needs to be dealt with properly, so take professional advice at the first opportunity. The best approach is take precautions to try to prevent it happening.
