What Causes Eczema?

Okay, where do I start? Well it was time to put my boys to bed when I noticed my oldest son back was seriously dry. See my oldest son, who’s 11 years old, suffers from severe eczema, and he has been dealing with this skin condition since birth!

YES, I KNOW!

For those who don’t actually know what this is,

Eczema  is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema.

See Pictures of Eczema and Other Common Skin Problems

What Are the Symptoms?
Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does the rash most commonly occurs on the face, back of the knees, wrists, hands, or feet. It may also affect other areas as well.

Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly. In fair-skinned people, these areas may initially appear reddish and then turn brown. Among darker-skinned people, it can affect pigmentation, making the affected area lighter or darker.

In infants, the itchy rash can produce an oozing, crusting condition that occurs mainly on the face and scalp, but patches may appear anywhere.

What Causes Eczema?

The cause of this  is unknown, but it’s thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body’s immune system to an irritant.

–>In addition, eczema is commonly found in families with a history of other allergies or asthma.<–

Some people may suffer “flare-ups” of the itchy rash in response to certain substances or conditions. For some, coming into contact with rough or coarse materials may cause the skin to become itchy. For others, feeling too hot or too cold, exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent, or coming into contact with animal dander may cause an outbreak. Upper respiratory infections or colds may also be triggers. Stress may cause the condition to worsen.

*Although there is no cure, most people can effectively manage their disease with medical treatment and by avoiding irritants. The condition is not contagious and can’t be spread from person to person.*

How Is Eczema Diagnosed?

A pediatrician, dermatologist, or your primary care provider can make a diagnosis. Since many people with this condition also suffer from allergies, your doctor may perform allergy tests to determine possible irritants or triggers.

To Learn More On How ECZEMA Can Be Treated and so forth, go HERE! Or http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/atopic-dermatitis-eczema

Further Reading:

• Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Psoriasis
• Picture of Pityriasis Rosea
• Eczema: Detecting and Treating This Skin Condition
• Picture of Eczema Herpeticum
• Slideshow: Newborn Skin Care
• What does a rash from poisonous plants look like?
• Pityriasis Rosea-Related Information
• See All Atopic Dermatitis Topics

My son hates to apply his ointments and take his oral medication, so I have to stay behind him, EVERYDAY! He’s another one of my reasons for starting a business from home. He needs a lot of my attention when it comes down to watching what he eats and how he eats it, if he is scratching himself to death (while asleep) or is he breathing properly!

But now they are sound asleep and the house is quiet, just how I like it.

To Your Success,
Toni Marbley
Skype: tonimarbley

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