
Eczema
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ECZEMA
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Allergic contact dermatitis
This is a skin reaction that occurs following contact with a substance or allergen that the immune system recognizes as foreign.
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Dyshidrotic eczema
This refers to irritation of the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It is characterized by blisters.
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Neurodermatitis
This leads to scaly patches of skin on the head, forearms, wrists, and lower legs. It occurs due to a localized itch, such as from an insect bite.
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Discoid eczema
Also known as nummular eczema, this type presents as circular patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaly, and itchy.
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Stasis dermatitis:
This refers to skin irritation of the lower leg. It is usually related to circulatory probe.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ECZEMA
Symptoms vary from person to person but the most common of them are:
Most people with eczema develop their first symptoms as children, before the age of five. Intense itching of the skin, patches of inflamed skin, small bumps, and skin flaking are common. Scratching can further inflame the skin and worsen the itching. The itchiness may be more noticeable at night time.
Eczema can occur anywhere but usually affects the arms, inner elbows, backs of the knees, cheeks, and scalp.
It’s not contagious and sometimes becomes less severe with age.
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Other symptoms include:
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Intense itching
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Red or brownish - grey patches
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Small, raised bumps that ooze fluid when scratched
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Crusty patches of dried yellowish ooze, which can signal infection
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Darkening of the skin around the eyes
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Thickened, scaly skin
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Sore or raw-feeling skin




