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Eczema

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Sort Desciption: Eczema is a skin problem that causes itching, dryness, fine scales or flaking, and sometimes mild redness. Eczema can be a mild skin irritation that does not need medical treatment. ...

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What is eczema? Eczema is a skin problem that causes itching, dryness, fine scales or flaking, and sometimes mild redness. Eczema can be a mild skin irritation that does not need medical treatment. Sometimes, however, it causes relentless itching and scratching. The skin may become scaly, raw, or thickened from constant or repeated bouts of eczema. This more severe form of eczema, called atopic dermatitis, may always be present or may appear just in certain seasons or with stress. Atopic dermatitis usually appears first in childhood or early adulthood. How does it occur? Flare-ups of eczema can be caused by: dry skin allergies, for example to a food or medicine hot baths or showers soap scratchy and tight clothing quick temperature or humidity changes emotional upsets. Often the tendency for severe eczema seems to be inherited along with asthma or hay fever. Eczema is not contagious. What are the symptoms? The main symptom of mild eczema is an area of fine, dry scaling, often on the arms or legs. The skin may or may not itch. Severe eczema causes intense itching. The most common areas of itching are the fronts of the elbows, backs of the knees, and face. However, any area of skin may be affected. The skin is usually very sensitive to being touched. Even a light touch may cause itching. Many people who have severe eczema are quite sensitive to scratchy fabrics, especially wool. Eczema often becomes worse in the winter, when the air is very dry. How is it diagnosed? Your health care provider will examine your skin. He or she will ask about your history and your familys history of rashes and about other problems such as allergies or asthma. How is it treated? Mild eczema sometimes does not need any treatment. Or it may go away if you put 1% hydrocortisone cream on the area a few times a day. No prescription is needed for this cream. More severe eczema can be more difficult to treat. However, medicines such as antihistamines and steroid creams can help ...

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