Eczema (Dermatitis)
- Womenscorner Desk
- September 12, 2020
It usually develops in early childhood with symptoms of a chronically itchy, weeping, oozing sores. Eczema (sometimes called "dermatitis") is a genetic condition associated with itchy, dry skin. It usually develops in early childhood with symptoms of a chronically itchy, weeping, oozing sores. Eczema tends to be found on arm creases opposite the elbow and on leg creases opposite the knee.
Many eczema patients also have inhalant allergies such as asthma and hay fever. Eczema improves with age. Treatment involves applying emollients to wet skin and using topical steroids.
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Types of Eczema : There are many types of eczema, and many types include the word "dermatitis" (in dermatology, dermatitis is another word for eczema). For instance, eczema types include stasis dermatitis and dyshidrotic eczema. A dermatologist can help you understand what type you have. Two of the most common types are:
- Atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
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