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Eczema - health factsheet

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Topic: Eczema
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Sort Desciption: There are various types of eczema, with slightly different causes and symptoms. This factsheet will focus on atopic eczema but the other types are described below. Allergic contact eczema Also called exogenous eczema, ...

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What is eczema? There are various types of eczema, with slightly different causes and symptoms. This factsheet will focus on atopic eczema but the other types are described below. Allergic contact eczema Also called exogenous eczema, it develops when substances or chemicals irritate the skin and cause an allergic reaction. The rash usually starts at the site of contact with the substance, but may then spread to other areas. Irritant contact eczema Irritant contact eczema is similar to allergic contact eczema and is caused by frequent contact with everyday substances such as detergents in toiletries or cleaning products. Seborrhoeic eczema Seborrhoeic eczema is common in babies under one, although adults can get it too. The rash is greasy and it usually starts on the scalp (this is sometimes called cradle cap in babies) and can then spread to other areas. It usually clears up in babies by the time they are one, but can go on for a number of years in adults. Varicose eczema Varicose eczema (also known as gravitational or stasis eczema) is found in older people. It occurs on the lower legs and is associated with varicose veins and poor circulation. Discoid eczema Discoid eczema affects the arms and legs. It occurs in round scaly patches Eczema (atopic) This factsheet is for people, or parents of children, who have atopic eczema. Eczema, also known as dermatitis, describes a group of skin conditions where the skin is irritated or inflammed. There are many different types of eczema the most common is atopic eczema (also called endogenous eczema). About 1 in 6 children get atopic eczema in the UK, but most grow out of it by their teens. However for some people, it can continue into adulthood. Published by BUPAs health information team, healthinfo@bupa.com, October 2005 This factsheet is based on reputable sources of medical evidence and has been reviewed by BUPA doctors. For more details of references and sources, please see our website. ...

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