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The Causes of Eczema
Eczema can appear without an apparent reason, but it is thought of as an allergic reaction and is often called atopic eczema. It is often associated with hay fever and asthma. The following things can cause an eczema outbreak or worsen an existing one: • A change in humidity or normal temperature • Allergies (to dust, animal dander, mold, etc.) • Chemical irritants like paint stripper, alcohol, pesticides, perfume, soap, detergents, cleansers or body products • Physical irritants like rough clothing or metals like nickel • Stress • Infection Anything on the above list can cause eczema. If it is due to an irritant that touches the skin, it is called allergic irritant contact dermatitis. Direct contact with the offending substance, whether it be soap, detergent, cleanser, perfume or any other allergen can cause an outbreak. These substances create a reaction very quickly, and may make the skin more sensitive to humidity and temperature changes as well. If you notice your ears get red and itchy when you put on those cheap earrings you bought... that is contact dermatitis brought on by contact with something that irritates your skin. Poison ivy, cosmetic irritations and rubber or latex allergies are also included in this category. Infantile eczema affects babies less than a year old, and can commonly be found on the scalp and in the diaper area from chemicals, moisture or other irritants. Stasis dermatitis is a form of eczema that affects the lower legs. It is also called varicose or gravitational eczema. It is thought there may be a connection between this eczema and varicose veins. Contact dermatitis can be broken down into two types: allergic contact dermatitis and direct irritant contact dermatitis. Direct irritant contact dermatitis happens through exposure to alkaline, acidic, or chemicals found in detergents or body products that irritate your skin. If it happens frequently, it can become chronic. People who work with chemicals in the workplace often suffer from this form of eczema. There is a very important difference between the two. Allergic contact dermatitis exposure must occur, usually repeatedly, to cause the eczema, while in direct irritant contact dermatitis; the very first exposure causes the reaction. Chemical reactions within the body can also cause eczema. Examples of these types include seborrhoeic dermatitis, discoid or nummular, atopic dermatitis, dishydrotic or pompholyx eczema and varicose dermatitis. Symptoms of eczema vary. Typical symptoms include weeping of the skin, redness, inflammation, tenderness, pain, itching, scaling, dryness, crusting, vesicles or fissures on the skin. Damage of any kind to the skin causes it to dry and thicken. This is known as lichenification. Seborrhoeic eczema is known for its extreme itchiness whenever it occurs. If you want to solve your problems with eczema for good get the Eczema Book at: http://goodhealth-4u.info/eczema/index.html |
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