Eczema

Eczema is a common name for different types of skin inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is one of the form of Eczema that is the most commonly seen. People from any age can be infected by Eczema, however babies are more common to be infected. Eczema usually begins before the age of 5. People usually get Eczema when they have a family history of getting Eczema or other allergy illness. Eczema is not transmittable although it can be passed down from your parents. It is normal that possibly someone in family is also infected with Eczema. Substance made a direct contact with skin causing are reaction, the onset of Eczema would only affect the external layer of the skin that made direct contact with the substance. **Internally** Internal triggers begins a serious reaction by the immune system, causing the skin to react. Eczema appears everywhere on the body where the areas of the weakened skin are. It may be light or harsh reactions depends on the genetic makeup of the skin There are triggers that are both External and Internal cause. There are people who will start getting rash after their skin made contact with a peanut. When they consume the peanut, they will have an additional reaction inside their body causing the immune system to react in a rash on their skin. Eczema can be triggered by skin having direct contact with substance like, clothing, soaps, sweat, and etc. Substances that cause allergies (Environmental Allergens) is possible to trigger Eczema. Temperate change, humidity or psychological stress are also possibly to trigger Eczema.
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 * External causes of Eczema & Internal Causes of Eczema**
 * Externally** - Skin directly contact with a substance and created a reaction

Symtoms for Eczema can be different from each other depending on which type of Eczema you have and how serious it is. For the most common Eczema - atopic eczema, these are the symptoms Rash is normal to be itchy in the skin creases of your knees or elbows. Patient should try their best to not scratch the rash, because it may damage your skin and triggers an infection
 * Symtoms**
 * 1) red or inflamed
 * 2) dry
 * 3) cracked or broken
 * 4) itchy
 * 5) thickened

**Treatments** There are some children who were infected with atopic Eczema improved as they grow, however there are some particular trigger that cause it to recur again. Self Care -Keep notice of anything you touch or did that cause the symptoms to get worse -Try your best to not scratch the rash, for it may cause it to become worse and feel even more itchy. Scratching will also damage your skin that might lead to infection. -Wrap something cold like ice with a paper towel and place it on the area where it is itching, it can help to reduce the itching **Medicines** There are no cures for Eczema, however there are medicines that can help to control the symptoms of Eczema. **Emollients** Emollients are moisturizers that is used to smoothen your skin. Helps to hydrate your skin and reduce the itching. Reduce possibilities of Triggering Eczema. Emollients can be used as lotion, patient can use it as frequent as they need. **Steroid creams** Cream that contains steroids, used to reduce swelling and help to ease itching. Patient should use the lightest cream and thinly cover the area of rash. Strong Steroid cream and reduce the thickness of your skin, causing to get bruise easily. Ask the doctor for advice before using steroid cream.

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