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Eczema

Eczema

Eczema is a group of conditions that make your skin inflamed or irritated. The most common type is atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema.

Symptoms

  • Dry skin.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Skin rash.
  • Bumps on your skin.
  • Thick, leathery patches of skin.
  • Flaky, scaly or crusty skin.
  • Swelling.

CAUES

Irritants: These include soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables.

Allergens: Dust mites, pets, pollens, and mold can all lead to eczema. This is known as allergic eczema.

Microbes: These include bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, viruses, and certain fungi.

Hot and cold temperatures: Very hot and very cold weather, high and low humidity, and perspiration from exercise can bring out eczema.

Foods: Dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, and wheat can cause eczema flares.

Stress: This is not a direct cause of eczema, but it can make the symptoms worse.

Hormones: Females may experience increased eczema symptoms when their hormone levels are changing, such as during pregnancy and at certain points in the menstrual cycle.

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