Atopic Eczema

Dermatitis

Excessive itchiness, swelling, blisters, scabbing, secretion of fluid and reddishness are some of the symptoms that are very common
in a person who is suffering from Dermatitis. The term eczema is also substituted for dermatitis. The infection of fungus, regular scratching and the use of dirty substances are responsible for developing dermatitis. One may ask to avoid certain allergens and irritants that may accentuate the problem of dermatitis.

Types of Dermatitis
Dermatitis can be diversified in the following categories:

• Atopic Dermatitis
• Contact Eczema
• Seborrheic eczema
• Nummular Eczema
• Neurodermatitis
• Stasis Dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic Eczema

After diagnosing the presence of dermatitis, one should follow below mentioned tips:

• One’s skin is susceptible to the use of particular substance, so one should not use that substance.

• Application of vegetable oil, petroleum jelly and other moistures can also be used to treat the problem of eczema.

• Corticosteroid creams are also suggested for a person who is suffering from eczema.

• One is also recommended to go in for phototherapy but in the case of children the use of same is avoided.

• Hydration of the skin is very important and this hydration can be maintained using different creams.

• The use of antibiotics should be made so that this problem can be reduced. The use of zinc oxide cream can also be made as zinc oxide is known for alleviating the problem.

All these tips might be of great help if you are having dermatitis.

Summary

Reddishness, swelling, scabbing are possible problems that you can face if you are having Dermatitis. Dermatitis can be treated using proper medication and antibiotic creams.

What does Eczema look like

Eczema is skin condition which can be identified by red dry looking flaky and cracked skin. It can affect various parts of the body and is often prevalent in the face and neck areas. The condition can be painful and irritating as well as causing confidence problems related to appearance anxiety.

The most common type of Eczema is called Atopic Eczema which tend to be a hereditary condition. It can affect people of all ages but more commonly affect children who grow out of the condition at an early age.

Eczema Treatments

The condition can be sporadic in its outbreaks, fairing up from time to time. It is thought that certain triggers cause these flare ups such as
■Certain Pollens
■Some Soaps
■Infection of the skin
■dust mites
■Animal hair or fur
■Overheating
■Certain types of abrasive clothing

Treatment involves the application of special moisturisers. Soap substitutes are also used to replace soap which can have a drying out effect on the skin

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