Description:
Eczema also known as Atopic Dermatitis is a skin condition which makes your skin itchy and red. This disorder is most common in children. They usually get it in their first year of life. It appears as dry and scaly skin. It is extremely itchy and scratching may lead to infection. Affecting about 3.5 million Americans. Of those 1-3% are adults and 10-20% are children.
AAD (2017). Atopic Dermatitis. Retrieved April 7, 2017 from https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/atopic-dermatitis#overview |
Types of Eczema:
Statis Dermatitis: Skin irritation on lower legs; this is related to circulatory problems.
Nummular Eczema: Circular patches of irritated skin.
Dyshidrotic Eczema: Irritation of the skin on palms of hands and soles of feet.
Allergic Contact Eczema: a skin reaction to something the body recognizes as foreign.
Seborrheic Eczema: Oily, scaly yellowish patterns of skin usually on the scalp and face.
Neurodermatitis: Scaly patches of skin on the head , wrist, and lower legs.
Contact Eczema: A reaction where the skin has come into contact with an allergen.
McIntosh, J (2016). Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments. Retrieved April 7, 2017 from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/14417.php
Nummular Eczema: Circular patches of irritated skin.
Dyshidrotic Eczema: Irritation of the skin on palms of hands and soles of feet.
Allergic Contact Eczema: a skin reaction to something the body recognizes as foreign.
Seborrheic Eczema: Oily, scaly yellowish patterns of skin usually on the scalp and face.
Neurodermatitis: Scaly patches of skin on the head , wrist, and lower legs.
Contact Eczema: A reaction where the skin has come into contact with an allergen.
McIntosh, J (2016). Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments. Retrieved April 7, 2017 from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/14417.php
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