Dermatitis and eczema
Sent by: Acid Chemical Peel. Eczema or dermatitis eczema is a skin condition characterized by dryness and redness of the skin. Other symptoms do accompany the ailment, too, tissue inflammation, crust formation, skin cracks, annoying rashes, blisters and open wounds. Although scars are pretty rare after the healing, skin discoloration does affect many people temporarily on the recovered skin portions. Actually, dermatitis eczema is an acute phase of eczema.
One in five people is affected by dermatitis eczema at least once in a lifetime. This condition is caused by a number of different factors and occurs in various patterns. You should know that the terms eczema and dermatitis are used interchangeably quite often, and you will also find it called eczematous dermatitis.
This condition can be chronic, acute or both. Chronic eczema or dermatitis labels a longstanding irritable area and it is often darker than its surrounding area; it is thickened and terribly itchy. Acute eczema is represented by a rapidly evolving red rash which can be both blistered and swollen.
If you suffer from an intermediary form between acute and chronic, doctors will diagnose you with sub-acute eczema.
Studies indicate the fact that stress seems to aggravate dermatitis eczema by acting directly on the normal immune system. Here are some types of dermatitis eczema: irritant contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, dry skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff, nummular dermatitis, otitis externa or gravitational dermatitis. In treating this condition it is very important to identify and tackle the causing factors. Therefore, depending on the causes and types of dermatitis under discussion in each case, the treatment varies.
Here are some treatment and prevention suggestions for successfully tackling with dermatitis eczema: proper bathing, wearing loose cotton clothes, permanent moisturizing of the skin, the application of topical steroids, the avoidance of irritant substances, the administration of antibiotics and antihistamines, as well as other treatments like azathioprine, systemic steroids, photo-therapy and more complicated ones for severe cases. Replace bathing with showers and use only a mild cleanser or soap that contains no detergent at all.
Don’t use wool clothes, but turn to some softer alternatives instead. Moreover, avoid contact of your skin with dust, water, detergents, solvents and stay away from injuries. Moisturize skin after bathing and use only perfume-free products to alleviate the itching. Make sure you use topical steroid cream or ointment adequately. Antibiotics will be prescribed by doctors if your dermatitis eczema is caused or complicated by some infection. Antihistamines are especially useful during the night to reduce irritation.
Sent by: Acid Chemical Peel, Pankrella Christina.
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