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Atopic eczema

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Topic: Eczema
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Sort Desciption: Atopy is the term used for the tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hayfever. Atopic eczema is a dry, itchy inflammation of the skin. The words eczema and dermatitis are interchangeable and mean the same thing. ...

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Atopy is the term used for the tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hayfever. Atopic eczema is a dry, itchy inflammation of the skin. The words eczema and dermatitis are interchangeable and mean the same thing. Atopic eczema, therefore, is the same thing as atopic dermatitis. For simplicity we shall stick to the word eczema in this leaflet. Atopic eczema can affect any part of the skin, including the face, but the areas most commonly affected are the bends of the elbows, around the knees, and around the wrists and neck. These are known as flexural areas. It affects both sexes equally and usually starts in the first weeks or months of life. It is most common in children, affecting at least 10% of infants, although it can carry on into adult life or come back in the teenage or early adult years. What causes atopic eczema? This is still not fully understood. Atopy runs in families (see below) and is part of your genetic make-up. Atopic people have an overactive immune system and their skin easily becomes inflamed (red and sore). Their skin barrier does not work well, so that their skin may become dry and prone to infection. Atopic eczema is not catching. What makes atopic eczema flare up? Many external factors can make eczema worse. These include heat, dust, and contact with irritants such as soap or detergents. Being unwell: for example having a cold can make eczema flare. Infections with bacteria or viruses can make eczema worse. Bacterial infections make the skin yellow, crusty and inflamed, and may need treatment with antibiotics. A viral infection with the herpes simplex virus can cause a painful flare of eczema, and may need treatment with antiviral tablets. Dryness of the skin. Stress may make atopic eczema flare up. Is atopic eczema hereditary? Yes atopic eczema (as well as asthma and hay fever) tends to run in families. If one or both parents suffer from eczema, asthma, or hay fever, it is more likely ...

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