Dermatitis and eczema
Written by admin on June 7th, 2009For more visit us at: Acid Chemical Peel. Skin redness and dryness are the first manifestations of a dermatitis eczema. Other symptoms do accompany the ailment, too, tissue inflammation, crust formation, skin cracks, annoying rashes, blisters and open wounds. Sometimes in the healed skin areas, a temporary skin discoloration may appear. It is only rarely that scarring occurs. Actually, dermatitis eczema represents an acute phase of eczema.
One in five people is affected by dermatitis eczema at least once in a lifetime. This condition is caused by a number of different factors and occurs in various patterns. You should know that the terms eczema and dermatitis are used interchangeably quite often, and you will also find it called eczematous dermatitis.
This condition can be acute, chronic or both. Chronic eczema or dermatitis labels a longstanding irritable area and it is often darker than the rest of the skin; it is thickened and very much scratched. Acute eczema is represented by a rapidly evolving red rash which can be both blistered and swollen.
The state in between the two described above, is known as sub-acute eczema.
Studies indicate the fact that stress seems to aggravate dermatitis eczema by acting directly on the normal immune system. Here are some types of dermatitis eczema: irritant contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, dry skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff, nummular dermatitis, otitis externa or gravitational dermatitis. The factors behind the condition have a heavy word to say to establishing the treatment. Therefore, the treatment will vary depending on the type of dermatitis eczema and the and the causes behind it.
In treating the different types of dermatitis eczema you can consider one or more of the following: proper bathing, wearing loose cotton clothes, permanent moisturizing of the skin, the application of topical steroids, the avoidance of irritant substances, the administration of antibiotics and antihistamines, as well as other treatments like systemic steroids, photo-therapy, azathioprine and more complicated ones for severe cases. It is useful for you to reduce the number of times you take baths, as showers are better; besides, try to replace standard soap with a substitute such as a mild detergent soap-free cleanser.
Don’t use wool clothes, but turn to some softer alternatives instead. Moreover, do not expose your skin to dust, water, detergents, solvents and try not to get injured. Moisturize skin after bathing and use only perfume-free products to alleviate the itching. In case you administrate a topical steroid cream or ointment, make sure to use it carefully and according to instructions. Antibiotics will be prescribed by doctors if an infection is aggravating the condition of the dermatitis eczema. Antihistamines will prove especially useful at night to to alleviate the itching.
Co-authored by: Acid Chemical Peel, Pankrella Christina.
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