Eczema
What is eczema?
Common symptoms of eczema include areas of thickened, red, itchy skin. The term 'eczema' is used in two different ways. It can be used widely to describe any rash-like skin conditions. It is usually used specifically to refer to the most common type of these skin conditions: atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that commonly starts during infancy and continues through into childhood. Some people outgrow the condition while some people will continue to have it into adulthood.
The word "atopic" refers to a collection of immune-mediated diseases, including atopic dermatitis, asthma and hay fever, to which a person can inherit a predisposition. "Dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin.
Types of eczema
There are many different types of eczema. This article will predominantly focus on atopic dermatitis. Other variants include:
Allergic contact eczema (dermatitis) - a reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign
Contact eczema - a localized reaction where the skin has come into contact with an allergen
Dyshidriotic eczema - irritation of skin on palms of hands and soles of feet, characterized by blisters
Neurodermatitis - scaly patches of skin on head, forearms, wrists, lower legs caused by localized itch such as an insect bite
Nummular eczema - circular patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaling and itchy
Seborrheic eczema - oily, scaly yellowish patches of skin, usually on scalp and face
Stasis dermatitis - skin irritation on lower legs, usually related to circulatory problems.
Dr. Paramjit Singh
Guru Amrit Clinic
239 Gol Masjid, Opp Bus Stand, Amritsar
Helpline:+91-9888171301
Common symptoms of eczema include areas of thickened, red, itchy skin. The term 'eczema' is used in two different ways. It can be used widely to describe any rash-like skin conditions. It is usually used specifically to refer to the most common type of these skin conditions: atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that commonly starts during infancy and continues through into childhood. Some people outgrow the condition while some people will continue to have it into adulthood.
The word "atopic" refers to a collection of immune-mediated diseases, including atopic dermatitis, asthma and hay fever, to which a person can inherit a predisposition. "Dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin.
Types of eczema
There are many different types of eczema. This article will predominantly focus on atopic dermatitis. Other variants include:
Allergic contact eczema (dermatitis) - a reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign
Contact eczema - a localized reaction where the skin has come into contact with an allergen
Dyshidriotic eczema - irritation of skin on palms of hands and soles of feet, characterized by blisters
Neurodermatitis - scaly patches of skin on head, forearms, wrists, lower legs caused by localized itch such as an insect bite
Nummular eczema - circular patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaling and itchy
Seborrheic eczema - oily, scaly yellowish patches of skin, usually on scalp and face
Stasis dermatitis - skin irritation on lower legs, usually related to circulatory problems.
Dr. Paramjit Singh
Guru Amrit Clinic
239 Gol Masjid, Opp Bus Stand, Amritsar
Helpline:+91-9888171301
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