Atopic Eczema

example of an eczema outbreak

Example of an Eczema attack

Atopic eczema is a disease whose primary symptom is a chronic inflammation of the skin. It can be hereditary and can also be called atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is actually the most common form of eczema; affecting babies, children and adults on an equal basis. But contrary to popular public opinion, eczema is not contagious.

Although everyone who suffers from eczema will experience slightly different symptoms, typically those who suffer from this disease can expect red, flaky, irritated and itchy skin on various portions of their body. In babies it may appears as rashes on the face, or on their elbows and knees. Children, from toddlers to teenagers, and young adults usually experience the symptomatic rashes on the inside of the elbows, back of the knees, on the wrists and sometimes on the side of the neck and hands. These are result of the skin’s abnormal reaction to environmental irritants and allergens.
In addition to allergens, an eczema attack can be brought on by other factors, for example stress or fatigue. It is not unusual for eczema attacks to be associated with other atopic diseases like hay fever and asthma. People with history of allergy problems have the biggest risk of also being affected by chronic inflammation of the skin; the greater the exposure to irritants and allergens, the greater the risk of developing atopic eczema.

Preventing atopic eczema

In order to successfully prevent an outbreak of atopic dermatitis, one first must know what is triggering the allergic reaction. Here are a few common triggers among eczema sufferers:

  • Temperature changes or humidity changes
  • Foods such as peanuts, soy products, shellfish, etc.
  • Wool and other abrasive fabrics or Clothes made from these items
  • Dust, pet dander, pollen, mold and other allergens
  • Chemicals like those used in harsh soaps, perfume, detergents, astringents, pesticides, alcohol, or paint
  • Extreme stress or fatigue
  • Other skin infections

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