So, you want to learn some interesting facts about eczema.
Hold on to your reins! Let's first understand what eczema is.
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin turning it into itch zones.
The area of the skin is so irritating that the person affected cannot control the scratching instinct.
This could lead to blisters or bursting of the bumps.
Eczema is just one of the many forms of skin diseases.
The most common eczema is the atopic dermatitis.
Eczema sees no age bar.
What are the symptoms? Itch that ranges from moderate to severe, rash that recurs along, dry skin that is red, patchy or cracked, oozing fluid from the lesions and think, scaled skin are some of the symptom of eczema.
Causes of eczema Most of the times we hear people say that skin rashes and other conditions are contagious.
Yes, they may be, but not old eczema.
Eczema is non-contagious.
Now, the exact cause for eczema is not known yet.
Studies reveal a link to certain factors in a person's life.
That includes family history.
Does your family have a history of hay fever, asthma, or eczema itself? If they do, chances are that you will get it too.
Blame the genes.
Diet can cause eczema.
I can hear you ask "What? Are you serious?" Yes, I am.
The food you take into your system can, I repeat, 'can' cause eczema.
How can this be a fact without mentioning the kinds of foods? Here's the list to be wary of.
Wheat and dairy products, eggs, citrus fruits, seafood, nuts, preservatives, artificial food color and food additives - these are the suspect foods.
"Hey, c'mon now", you may say, "I like these foods.
You can't tell me to stop eating them!" Rightly said.
This list is not meant to be a 'foods to avoid' list but just a checklist to see if you've taken any of the foods mentioned before the onset of eczema.
Stress is another potential cause.
Other factors include tobacco smoke, hot and humid weather, chemicals, overheating, or even air conditioning.
Then there are these household allergens that seem to make their way not only into the house but also into our lives! These include dust mites, grasses, moulds, pollen, clothing, shampoo, soaps, washing powders, toiletries, and even cosmetics.
This is a surprisingly huge list don't you think so? Well, that's a fact.
Diagnosis of eczema There is no set pattern for the diagnosis of eczema.
That's a fact.
The doctor will have to perform a series of tests and questioning sessions to find out all about the family history and the recurrence of the rash and the kind of rash.
The tests conducted can only rule out possibilities of other diseases in order to isolate this condition.
A final fact: no itch, no eczema!