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| Explaining Eczema: An Itchy Skin Disease |
By:
Carol Bell |
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If you are a person that suffers with eczema you will know that it may be some time before the true cause is found and whether you are predisposed genetically to suffer with it,none of this speculation helps sufferers however! Sufferers have to endure a condition that leaves patches of dry itchy skin that looks inflamed. Along with those indications, sufferers may also have a number of crusty blisters as well.
The most common type is known generally as atopic eczema,however, all forms share one main symptom: that of severe itching. Scratching helps, especially with atopic eczema but this is guaranteed to worsen the situation and make it flare up. People who suffer with this also have to stay clear of many everyday substances because using those makes the condition far worse,sufferers usually have reactions to washing detergents, soaps and even makeup.
In children, the condition is less noticeable because it is hidden below the surface of the skin which means it may be overlooked for some time. There are occasions where a person with eczema can have a rash but it is not itchy,if the rash is not itchy then it is more than certain that you are not suffering from this complaint. If the rash itches and reacts well to eczema treatment but the rash does not disappear then there is a good chance the rash is unrelated to the itchy feeling.
Itchy skin is not the only symptom to diagnose the skin complaint because many health conditions can cause itchiness. While Eczema and a rash always coexist at the same time, the reason the rash itches is still a mystery. The redness seen in the rash is the result of increased blood flow in the area, sometimes caused by the scratching. The reason the skin can suddenly flare up with eczema and become inflamed is complex because many factors can be involved,it can also flare up if your skin gets infected by a bacteria. Blisters are also a symptom and in an active condition, the blisters seen are small, although there are cases when the blisters are larger,this could be caused sufferers that have developed an infection in that area or as a result of their genes. These blisters may contain small amounts of fluid and in some cases a pus,sufferers are advised never to burst them and create further infection in an already highly sensitive area. |
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