What is eczema?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Eczema is a long-lasting condition of the skin that causes itchiness and irritation which can lead to a rash. It is most often seen in young children, and usually appears on the arms, hands and legs.
Eczema is a long-lasting condition of the skin that causes itchiness and irritation which can lead to a rash. It is most often seen in young children, and usually appears on the arms, hands and legs. More -
Eczema (dermatitis) is a skin disease that commonly causes a red, itchy rash, though there are several types of eczema. It may also result in blisters that ooze, or scaling and scabbing of the skin. The most common is atopic dermatitis, which causes inflammation of the top layers of skin. It's common among those who suffer from asthma, hay fever or food allergies. Other types of eczema include:
- contact dermatitis - caused by contact with a specific material
- seborrhic dermatitis - affects your face and scalp
- nummular dermatitis - irritation appears in round spots
- generalized exfoliative dermatitis - affects the entire surface of your skin
- stasis dermatitis - caused by pooling blood in your lower legs
- localized scratch dermatitis - caused by incessant scratching
- perioral dermatitis - affects your mouth and chin
- pompholyx - may affect your palms, the soles of your feet or your fingers
Eczema (dermatitis) is a skin disease that commonly causes a red, itchy rash, though there are several types of eczema. It may also result in blisters that ooze, or scaling and scabbing of the skin. The most common is atopic dermatitis, which causes... More -
Piedmont Heart Institute answered:A group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and scaly. Eczema causes burning and itching and may occur over a long period of time. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema.
This answer is based upon source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.
A group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and scaly. Eczema causes burning and itching and may occur over a long period of time. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. This... More -
RealAge answered:This chronic skin disorder, which tends to run in families, involves scaly and itchy rashes, and is often due to a sensitivity in the skin much like an allergy. This allergy leads to short-term and long-term inflammation. Eczema is very common in infants and young children, and in adults can be chronic. People with eczema often aggravate the condition by continuing to scratch the affected area, which causes it to thicken and thicker skin is itchier.
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This chronic skin disorder, which tends to run in families, involves scaly and itchy rashes, and is often due to a sensitivity in the skin much like an allergy. This allergy leads to short-term and long-term inflammation. Eczema is very common in... More -
Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Eczema is an allergic disorder of the skin, although the underlying allergy is often difficult to determine, as in atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. In allergic contact dermatitis, eczema occurs as a response to an allergen touching the skin. Poison ivy would be a severe case of this condition. Irritant contact dermatitis is a milder form and often occurs with body care products, laundry products, and household cleaners, although other irritants may be implicated as well.
Eczema is an allergic disorder of the skin, although the underlying allergy is often difficult to determine, as in atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. In allergic contact dermatitis, eczema occurs as a response to an allergen touching the skin.... More -
HealthyWomen answered:An estimated 15 million people in the United States have some form of eczema. Also known as atopic dermatitis, this condition causes an itchy, red, cracked, scaly rash that can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly on the arms and the backs of the knees, as well as on the hands, feet, face and neck. It is hereditary and often occurs in individuals who suffer asthma or hay fever. Dry skin, certain soaps and bathing too frequently worsen the condition; moisturizers and humid air may improve it. Adults may get a form called nummular eczema, which tends to be scaly, coin-shaped spots on the arms and legs.An estimated 15 million people in the United States have some form of eczema. Also known as atopic dermatitis, this condition causes an itchy, red, cracked, scaly rash that can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly on the arms and... More -
Healthwise answered:Eczema is a group of chronic skin disorders that affect the hands, scalp, face, back of the neck, and skin creases of the elbows and knees. It can run in families, but it may occur for no known reason or be caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods, clothing, lotions, soaps, plants, or topical medicines.
Signs and symptoms of eczema may include itching, small bumps that look like blisters, and thickened and scaly skin.
Eczema can be treated with preventive measures and medicines. The goals of treatment are to ease symptoms, especially itching, and to control the rash.
Atopic dermatitis is one type of eczema.
Eczema is a group of chronic skin disorders that affect the hands, scalp, face, back of the neck, and skin creases of the elbows and knees. It can run in families, but it may occur for no known reason or be caused by an allergic reaction to certain... More
