Eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become very dry, red and itchy. This skin condition can led to skin infections that must be treated with oral antibiotics. Eczema can be found all over the body but the common locations are on the legs, arms and behind the knees. People of all ages may have some type of eczema but it mostly affects over twenty percent of children in the United States. There is no known cure for eczema. But doctors are able to provide prescriptions to help with the symptoms once they determine what type of eczema their patient has.
Atopic dermatitis is currently known as one of the most common types of eczema. It affects most children by the time they are age 1 and some adults as well. It is known to run in families with a past history of asthma and hay fever so it is hereditary. Due to a reaction to a food such as eggs or the environment such as pollen, the skin flares up. To determine what is causing the reaction, it would be best to take an allergy test. Based on the findings of this test, you will be able to determine what your trigger for your eczema is so you can avoid it. You can use a topical corticosteroid cream to reduce the redness and itching while your skin is healing.
Contact dermatitis is the second most common types of eczema. It is caused when the skin is exposed to an allergen or an irritant such as poison ivy or detergent. Once the cause of the contact dermatitis is removed from the skin, the rash will began to heal. However, you should give it some weeks before your skin will return to normal. However, you can use a corticosteroid cream or oral antihistamine to relieve any itching or redness during the healing process.
Seborrheic dermatitis is another type of eczema, which is mostly found on the scalp and face. People with this type of eczema have oily and scaly patches of skin on the face and scalp. It is known as cradle cap for infants and dandruff for adults. When a person is stressed or have oily skin conditions, they make have a reaction. However, there is usually no itching. Doctors will prescribe a salicylic acid or sulfur based shampoo to treat the scalp. To treat this condition on other areas of your body, you can use a vitamin B6 based ointment
By increasing your knowledge about the different types of eczema and their causes, you will be able to find better way to treat it. There may not be a cure but you can live eczema free with the right treatment and prevention tips.
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