What are the symptoms of eczema? In some cases itchy, dry and red skin from eczema can be present all of the time, or may appear or become worse during a flare-up. Eczema symptoms include: To diagnose eczema, your GP will first talk to you about your symptoms and medical history. He or she will also ask about your family's history of rashes and other allergy-related medical conditions, such as asthma and hayfever. While there is no single test to effectively diagnose eczema, a good medical history combined with an examination of your skin is usually adequate. Good skin care is a key component in controlling eczema. Appropriate care of the skin can often be enough in many milder cases. In treating eczema, most doctors will start patients on basic therapies. A good moisturiser (in cream, lotion or ointment form) helps conserve the skin's natural moisture and should be applied immediately after showering or bathing and at least one other time each day. It is also a useful technique to apply them little and often and not vigorously rub them in. They should be applied following the line of the hairs on the skin. Corticosteroid creams and ointments have been … Continue reading →

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Doctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. The most common type of eczema -- atopic dermatitis -- resembles an allergy. But the skin irritation, which is more often seen in children rather than adults, is not an allergic reaction. The current thinking is that eczema is caused by a combination of factors that include: Here's more detail on what's known about eczema causes: Eczema is not contagious. You or your children can't catch eczema by coming in contact with someone who has it. Eczema runs in families. That suggests a genetic role in eczema's development. A major risk factor is having relatives who have or had: Doctors also know that a large percentage of children with severe eczema will later develop asthma or other allergies. Mother's age at time of birth. It's isn't clear why, but children born to older women are more likely to develop eczema than children born to younger women. Role of environment. Children are more likely to develop eczema if they: Eczema is not an allergic reaction. Even so, a large number of children who have eczema also have food allergies. That doesn't mean that certain foods such as dairy, eggs, and nuts -- common food … Continue reading →