Eczema is a medical term used for a group of medical conditions that causes skin disorder and make it more irritated and inflamed. It is normally a persistent skin condition which causes skin dryness and rashes. The most common symptoms are skin redness, inflammation of the skin, itching, swelling, skin blisters, bleeding or oozing of the skin, cracking and flaking of the skin. Those who are suffering with Eczema experience slight skin discolorations which results in the breakouts which gets healed themselves.
Types of EczemaThere are different types of Eczema which are differentiated based upon their appearance physically.
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Contact Eczema
- Xerotic Eczema
- Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and
- Other types of common skin problems related to eczema
The exact cause of the skin disease is not found, but can be identified with symptoms and seasonal allergies like:
- Dry and sensitive skin
- Scaly areas
- Recurring rashes
- Feeling itchy due to change in climatic conditions and high humidity
- Colds and Flu
- Getting into contact with chemicals, harsh soaps, tight clothing and using alcohol containing products and
- Excessive stress
You need to try various treatments to control the problem. Before that it is essential to recognize the condition and begin the treatment early to cure it with the suggested medicines and drugs. The medications prescribed are:
- Creams that control inflammation and itching like Corticosteroid.
- Topical medicines that help to repair the skin called Calcineurin which controls itching and flares.
- Use of antibiotics to treat cracked skin and other bacterial skin infections.
- Oral anti itch drugs which give relief at bedtime.
- Injected drugs like prednisone that controls inflammation.
- Apply chill compresses and cut the nails short to curtail scratching.
- Wear gloves at the job
- Avoid unexpected temperatures
- Useless soaps
- And keep the skin moist using skin creams and other soft gels.