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Friday, October 15, 2010

What is eczema?

Sometimes we called Eczema, or dermatitis, is an provocative skin disorder. The harshness of this disease can fluctuate. In the mild forms the skin is itchy, dry and  hot.
In the more severe cases, the skin can become busted, bleeding and raw. It is not infectious, but can become very unpleasant. It can influence any part of the body. In the infants, eczema classically occurs on the cheeks ,forehead, legs, forearms, scalp, and neck. In adults and children, eczema naturally occurs on the face, neck, and the insides of the knees ,elbows, and ankles.
What causes eczema?
There are two types of eczema. First type is  Atopic Eczema is thinking to be a heritable situation. People who have Atopic Eczema are very sensitive to allergens in the environment which are safe to other bodies. In Atopic Eczema there is an extreme effect by the protected system. This type of eczema can degenerate after intake certain foods or after being viewing to other allergens such as dust or pollen. Atopic eczema can be a long-standing condition.
Second Condition is  Contact dermatitis,It is the most common form of the condition and is often the result of an allergic reaction after touching something. This type of eczema can be caused by many irritants including feathers, metals, wool, plants and animal hair, soaps and detergents, bubble bath, cosmetics, fabric dyes, etc. It is important to remember many things can cause eczema. Now that you know what is eczema, and what can cause eczema, we can discuss how common it is.

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