Saturday, December 31, 2011

Eczema - What You Ought To Know

Eczema - What You Ought To Know

by Emma Madison

Eczema affects many thousands of people each day, and causes dry, irritated skin as well as rashes and inflamed patches. If that describes you, you may have this unfortunate skin disorder. The term has been bandied about to describe many forms of dermatitis. Though several forms are possible, the one known as atopic dermatitis is the most popular.

You need to know that this is a very common skin disorder, literally hundreds of people in your own town may be affected, if not thousands. It may affect folks from all ages, though babies are most susceptible. Fortunately, of the babies that get eczema, about half of them will be fully cured of the ailment by the time they're three. It also means, on the flip side, that the remaining 50% of babies will suffer throughout their lives with the condition.

Many people who have this dermatitis will also discover they have a family history - whether they knew it at the time or not. It may be caused by some type of allergic reaction, and may be linked to hay fever or asthma, but in any event heritage plays a vital role. Knowing your family's history is absolutely crucial to understanding how to prevent and treat the condition.

Eczema appears in about 20% of all kids, and adult numbers are about 1-2% of the total number of cases. Most folks know someone or will know someone who has or will at some time suffer from the condition.

What's the reason people get this condition? Unfortunately, medical science doesn't have a solid answer to that question. Science is still trying to discover those answers, but there are indications that the immune function plays a vital role in the development or prevention of it.

Eczema takes a variety of forms, and can be caused when the skin comes into contact with irritants such as: detergents, cleaning chemicals and even certain fabrics. Any allergens, known or unknown (since allergic reactions can come and go as well), can also give rise to this skin condition. Finally, climate changes can increase the likelihood of contracting the ailment.

It's pretty critical that you educate yourself on what these symptoms are that may demand some medical intervention. For instance, dry, red and itchy skin is a sure sign. Get yourself into your doctor's office if you notice any change to your skin that may be dermatitis of this type, and you may avoid chronic symptoms from occurring.

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