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What is eczema?
Common symptoms of eczema include areas of thickened, red, itchy skin.
The term 'eczema' is used in two different ways. It can be used widely to describe any rash-like skin conditions. It is usually used specifically to refer to the most common type of these skin conditions: atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that commonly starts during infancy and continues through into childhood. Some people outgrow the condition while some people will continue to have it into adulthood.
The word 'atopic' refers to a collection of diseases for which there is an inherited tendency to develop, including dermatitis, asthma and hay fever. 'Dermatitis' means inflammation of the skin.
There are many different types of eczema. This article will predominantly focus on atopic dermatitis. Other variants include:2
*Hydration Facial Treatments
*Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
*24k Luxe Facial
*Recommended Professional at home skin care products
What is eczema?
Common symptoms of eczema include areas of thickened, red, itchy skin.
The term 'eczema' is used in two different ways. It can be used widely to describe any rash-like skin conditions. It is usually used specifically to refer to the most common type of these skin conditions: atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that commonly starts during infancy and continues through into childhood. Some people outgrow the condition while some people will continue to have it into adulthood.
The word 'atopic' refers to a collection of diseases for which there is an inherited tendency to develop, including dermatitis, asthma and hay fever. 'Dermatitis' means inflammation of the skin.
There are many different types of eczema. This article will predominantly focus on atopic dermatitis. Other variants include:2
- Allergic contact eczema (dermatitis) - a reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign
- Contact eczema - a localized reaction where the skin has come into contact with an allergen
- Dyshidriotic eczema - irritation of skin on palms of hands and soles of feet, characterized by blisters
- Neurodermatitis - scaly patches of skin on head, forearms, wrists, lower legs caused by localized itch such as an insect bite
- Nummular eczema - circular patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaling and itchy
- Seborrheic eczema - oily, scaly yellowish patches of skin, usually on scalp and face
- Stasis dermatitis - skin irritation on lower legs, usually related to circulatory problems.
