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November 27, 2009
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Those who have this disease often really suffer greatly. The severe itching and the mere sight of the ugly ash are enough to try the patience of most souls.
The itchiness in itself is heart rending. But to add to it, the unsightly rash,which is visible if not covered by clothing, can make the sufferer of this disease feel like a pariah. Youngsters are sometimes taunted by their peers due to the eczema rash.
There are four common types of eczema. And, in addition, about 7 to 9 less common types which we will not cover here.
1) Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an allergic reaction believed to have an hereditary part. This form often runs in families whose members also have been known to have asthma and hay fever.
Those who suffer from Atopic eczemas itchy rash find it particularly noticeable on their head and scalp. And, also on the neck, inside of elbows, behind the knees, and on the buttocks. Experts are urging physicians to be more vigilant to weed out cases that are, in actuality, really irritant contact dermatitis. Atopic Eczema is very common in developed countries, with rising numbers of infections.
2) Contact dermatitis is subdivided into 2 types: One is Allergic (this results from a delayed reaction to some allergen, such as nickel or poison ivy).
The second type is Irritant. This comes from direct reaction to a detergent, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, for example. Some substances act both as allergen and irritant (wet cement, for example). Other substances cause a problem after sunlight exposure, bringing on phototoxic dermatitis. About three quarters of cases of Contact eczema are of the Irritant type. This makes it the most common occupational skin disease.Herve Dresses
Contact eczema may be curable provided the irritating substance can be avoided, and its traces removed from the nearby or working environment .
3) Xerotic eczema (aka asteatotic e, craquele or craquelatum, winter itch, pruritus hiemalis) is dry skin which then becomes so seriously dry that it turns into eczema.
Xerotic eczema worsens in dry winter weather. The limbs and trunk of the body are most often affected. The itchy, tender skin resembles a dry, cracked, river bed. This disorder is very common among older people.Herve Leger
4) Seborrhoeic dermatitis or Seborrheic dermatitis (”cradle cap” in infants) is a condition sometimes classified as a form of eczema which is closely related to dandruff.
This type of eczema causes dry or greasy peeling of the face, scalp, and eyebrows and often of the body trunk. The condition is harmless except in bad cases of cradle cap. In newborns it causes a thick, yellow crusty scalp rash called cradle cap which seems related to lack of biotin. It is quite curable.
It is not in the scope of this article to delve into cures or mitigation of eczema. That would take too many words. In addition to medical doctors treatments there are Naturals (herbs or supplements) which are reputed to be effective against eczema.
Disclaimer – This information is not meant to diagnose, prom dressestreat or mitigate any disease or condition. Please consult with your medical adviser or physician before using. This information has not been approved by any government agency. It is for educational purposes only
About the Author:
To switch to a site with much additional information about Eczema just click on the underlined word. You will be taken at once to the site dealing with this rash. The Author/Researcher of the above article, Conrad Blomberg, has had an interest in Health and Fitness subjects for more than a decade. He is a former magazine editor.