The Different Types of Eczema

“Types of Eczema”

Do you catch yourself persistently scratching at your elbow? Is your skin dry, red, and maybe even cracked? Have you always had these types of red patches on your skin and you don’t what they are? If you have dry, flaking, irritated skill you may suffer from a skin condition known as eczema.

It comes in many forms. For example, different stimuli and factors cause different types of this condition. Not sure which form you may be suffering from? Read on to learn about the various types of this skin condition and their possible causes and treatments.

What are the different forms of of this condition?

The most prevalent form is atopic. People that suffer from atopic type condition also tend to have problems with asthma and hay fever. Their skin persistently feels hot and itchy. Scratching temporarily relieves the problem, but can cause the skin to crack and even bleed.

When you use household cleaners do your hands become red and inflamed?

If they do then you may suffer from the irritant contact dermatitis another form of the condition.
Does your skin react to the nickel in your belt buckle or earrings leaving red patches on the related skin areas? In this case you most likely have allergic contact dermatitis.

Do you have dry, flaky skin on your scalp that appears to be mild dandruff? This is referred to as seborrhoeic eczema. While this condition originates on your scalp it can trickle down into your ears, chest, and face. Seborrhoeic type condition can also affect babies. It is commonly referred to as “cradle cap”. Cradle cap tends to clear up on its own within a few months.

In some cases, the condition can appear suddenly. For example, you may notice nickel shaped areas on your trunk. They are itchy and may even produce a fluid substance. This is known as discoid eczema.

Another type is the varicose type condition. The Varicose condition affects the legs. The ankle region is affected primarily. This form of the disease can arise due to poor circulation in the legs. It is vital to treat this type of eczema immediately because if ignored an ulcer can form.

It is a good idea to see a doctor if you have dry, irritated skin that won’t clear up with moisture cream. Your doctor can properly diagnose the type of skin condition you suffer from and provide treatment options. Eczema is a manageable auto-immune skin condition if you take the time to seek out treatment.

More information articles on this condition below

Baby Eczema
Does your baby suffer from red, inflamed patches on their skin? Do they have blotches of crusty areas, especially around their hairline? This is often referred to as “cradle cap”....more

The causes of the condition

Allergies are a prevalent cause. Sufferers may have a food allergy. A prime example of a food allergy is the allergic reaction to cow’s milk....more

How to diagnose child eczema
The affected skin areas are dry, chapped and may even erupt into oozing blisters....more

Common link to hay fever
It is hay fever season and your entire family is sniffling and sneezing. Everyone has reached for the tissue box so many times that you are literally keeping the Kleenex company in business. Your skin is itching and feels dry....more

Cures

Some manufacturers of skin creams, natural remedies, and medications may tout a cure. However, this is a misrepresentation of the effects of their medicines. A cure has not been found yet....more

Hands
It is the dead of winter and your hands are dry and chapped. It looks like you washed them with a harsh scrub brush....more

How To Treat
Your hands are peeling. Your scalp itches and dandruff flakes cover you shoulder. Your shoulders and knees are weeping with sores. You feel like your skin is falling apart....more

Infants
Does your infant have extra dry skin? Does his skin itch and flake? Do they furiously scratch causing cracks and ruptures in their skin?....more

Information Sites
Also check out the National Eczema Association for Science and Education. They provide information....more

Relief
Take a look at the materials in the clothing you wear. You can develop contact dermatitis to certain fabrics....more

Scalp
There it is again, the embarrassing dandruff on your shoulder. You feel like your head constantly itches. You try to relieve the itching by scratching your scalp, but it only makes matters worse....more

Seborrhoeic
Does your baby have a rash on their head, face, and ears? Does the rash look splotchy and come in the form of pimples as well?....more

Treatment
Make heavy moisturizers a part of your daily routine. Apply moisture cream or ointments immediately after taking your shower or bath....more