Eczema - Info on Eczema Symptom, Causes & Treatment
The terms "eczema" and "dermatitis" mean the same thing and are used interchangeably by many. Eczema can be triggered by physiological factors as well as psychological factors. Basically eczema indicates imperfect metabolism, mental stress, and/ or some type of infection.
Types of Eczema
There are various types of eczema.
- Atopic eczema
- Contact dermatitis
- Varicose eczema
- Discoid eczema
- Hand eczema
- Nummular eczema
- Asteatotic eczema
Eczema Symptoms
The symptoms most of the time will start with chills which sometimes develops into full grown flu attack.
It can affect any part of the body, particularly the elbow bends, back of the knees and the neck. The common symptoms are - severe itchiness
, dry skin
, Redness
, Thickening
, Blisters, Crusts . It has been observed that eczema attacks those who suffer of rheumatism; seborrhea and gout look to be especially prone to many eczema.
The top 3 eczema myths
The general public may believe the following myths about eczema:
- Myth: A person's eczema can rub off on another
Truth: Eczema is not contagious.
- Myth: Eczema can leave unsightly scars.
Truth: There are skin conditions that do leave scars. Eczema is not one of them.
- Myth: Eczema is the result of being unclean.
Truth: Like many skin conditions, eczema does not develop as a result of poor hygiene.
Visitors Comment on Eczema by Fred
Some types of eczema do cause scarring. For example Nummular eczema.
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