Friday, August 13, 2010

Different Cases Of Eczema Conditions

By Becca G Taylor

A type of dermatitis, eczema affects the epidermis or external layer of the skin. There are 10 different types of eczema including atopic, contact dermatitis, xerotic, seborrheic dermatitis, dyshidrosis, iscoid, venous, dermatitis herpetiformis, neurodermatitis and autoeczematization.

A reaction to specific infections is called autoexzematization, and is no longer an issue when the infection is relieved. Neurodermatitis results in thick colored skin that is caused by repeated scratching and rubbing. The treatment for both is changing the behavior and an antihistamine.

A severe itching and symmetrical rashes on the arms and legs, knees and back that gets worse at night describes dermatitis herpetiformis. Caused by celiac disease, the treatment includes changing the diet and treating the disease.

Stasis dermatitis or venous eczema is due to bad circulation, and affects ankles of those persons over 50. Scaling red skin that darkens and itches are common symptoms. Found commonly as a precursor to leg ulcers, it is treated with reducing swelling and helping circulation.

Discoid is also called exudative and has symptoms of round oozing spots or dry rash with very defined boundaries on the lower legs that becomes worse in the winter. There is no known cause, and it is uncurable as it comes and goes on its own.

Dyshirdrosis is found on the soles of the feet, sides of toes and fingers as well as on the palms of hands. Small vesicles or bumps, thickening of the skin and cracks on the skin along with itching that worsens in the evening are common. Known to get worse in the warmer weather, this condition is treated only with over the counter anti itch medications.

Cradle cap or seborrhic dermatitis is much like dandruff in babies. Symptoms include peeling or greasy scalp, eyebrows and face. Considered harmless except in severe cases, it causes thick scalp rashes that are yellow, caused by a lack of biotin. Curing it means increasing biotin levels in the body.

Xerotic is also called winter itch, and is dry skin that turns into eczema. Getting worse in the winter, the body and legs are the most affected. A cause is ichthyosis and looks like a dry river bed, and there is no treatment.

Contact dermatitis can be due to an irritant or allergy, and is cured by removing said items that cause the reaction. Atopic is related to allergies that are inherited, and is associated with asthma. Presenting with itchy red spots, this condition is treated in much the same way as contact dermatitis.

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