Eczema
is a
generalized
term
that
encompasses
various
inflammatory
skin
conditions.
It is
used
synonymously
with the
term
"Dermatitis"
which
means
superficial
inflammation
of the
skin
that can
be acute
or
chronic
and can
have a
number
of
causes.
Eczema
is
characterized
by very
distinctive
reactive
patterns
of the
skin, as
discussed
below.
Eczema
is an
inflammation
of the
skin
which is
characterized
by
dryness,
flakiness,
heat
and,
probably
most
importantly,
itching.
Eczema
can
occur on
just
about
any part
of the
body;
however,
in
infants,
eczema
typically
occurs
on the
forehead,
cheeks,
forearms,
legs,
scalp,
and
neck.
Affected
areas
usually
appear
very
dry,
thickened,
or
scaly.
There
may be
some
amount
of
hyperpigmentation
of the
affected
parts.
In
children
and
adults,
eczema
typically
occurs
on the
face,
neck,
and the
insides
of the
elbows,
knees,
and
ankles.
In some
people,
the
itchy
rash can
produce
an
oozing
and
crusting.
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In others, the condition may appear more scaly, dry, and red.Chronic scratching causes the skin to take on a leathery texture because the skin has thickened (lichenification).There
are two
groups
of
eczemas
called
exogenous
and
endogenous.
Exogenous
eczema
is
mostly
caused
by
contact
with
external
factors
such as
irritant
substances,
certain
allergens
and due
to
photosensitivity. |
Endogenous
eczema
is due
to
internal
factors
such as
a
generalized
and
prolonged
hypersensitivity
(atopy)
to
certain
environmental
factors.
These
factors
could be
chemicals,
drugs,
pollen,
dust-mites,
etc.
These
individuals
also
frequently
exhibit
one or
more of
other
disorders
such as
asthma,
hay
fever,
urticaria,
food
allergies,
etc.
Eczema
is a
chronic
skin
disease
reflected
due to
immunological
changes
within
the
body.
Eczema
is
curable
only if
the
immunological
disturbance
is
corrected
by
internal
medicines
such as
in
homeopathy.
Homeopathy
offers
effective
and safe
treatment
for
eczema. |
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