subject: Living With Eczema [print this page] The cause of eczema is not known for sureThe cause of eczema is not known for sure. Some believe that eczema can be the result of a genetic predisposition, others that there are certain factors that influence the development of eczema. Whatever the causes of eczema might be, some things are for sure. This condition can lead to a red, itchy skin that is also extremely dry. When you have eczema you may also have blisters on the surface of the skin that may become crusty.
Few factors are essential to know by the doctors prior suggesting any sort of eczema treatments to the concerned patient. These factors are - type of eczema, pattern of eczema whether it is mild or severe, heredity and many others factors. Depending on the medical reports collected from the patient, doctors recommend the treatment plan for eczema considering few essential attributes such as control itching, reduce skin inflammation, prevention, and others.
Put simply, Eczema is a skin condition whose symptoms include skin rashes and dryness along with redness, itching, flaking, crusting, cracking, oozing and bleeding. Although not all these symptoms may occur when you have a episode of eczema some or many of them may.
Itching is the trade mark of eczema. Although a rash can also appear when you suffer from eczema, there's no need for concern if the rash is not itchy. If it itches, then its most likely eczema.
Besides that, you should not allow your nails to grow longer. Rather you should make it short to finger and keep it clean all the time. The dirt accumulated in the nail area can worsen the infection quite extensively. You may wear long sleeve dress and pants in order to avoid exposure of the affected areas. In addition to that, you need to take medicine if necessary to control eczema.
Babies aren't the only ones to become affected with eczema it is common in children and teenagers. Teenagers can be quite discouraged and depressed when eczema occurs. Because pimples and acne are so common during the teen years, many teenagers as well as their parents mistake their eczema for teen acne. Only when they go to visit their doctor (usually because the eczema progressively becomes worse) do they discover that their condition is eczema Whilst parents may through greater experience be aware eczema as a skin condition, but teenagers with their lack of life experience may not and their first responses may be, "what is eczema?"
Getting appropriate treatment for eczema cannot occur until a correct diagnosis has been made. A doctor or dermatologist will prescribe ointments, creams and possible antihistamines. Although not caused by allergies, eczema can be triggered by allergens. Once your doctor begins treatment, your or your child's eczema will be well on the way to becoming cured. But remember, that whilst a doctor or dermatologist may recommend a course of treatment, patients often discover that their medication may change over time as a range of treatments may be necessary as they age.
