Eczema,is a reaction to an external or internal allergen stimulus. There are listed, according to the Eczema Association, at least eight various kinds of eczema, and each type of eczema warrants a different healing option.
Understanding Eczema
Eczema considered chronic and long-term forms red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin that can range from mild to more severe.
The itching that develops can cause eczema can get so severe that the areas start to bleed. Intense skin scratching, in turn, places you at risk for secondary skin infections.
Eczema develops anywhere on the body, such as the face, arms, neck, legs, and chest. Symptoms vary from person to person. Eczema is migratory and frequently does not attack the same part of your body.
Eczema at its worse looks bad to other people to the point that people think you have a condition that they can catch. Eczema is not a contagious disease, but puts you in a heartbreaking dilemma.
Eczema is found to be hereditary or stems from an allergic reaction to some substance, and your doctor determines which type of eczema is bothering you, what triggers your eczema, and what healing methods are best to eliminate your eczema problem.
Eczema is a common problem in today’s society with many people like you trying to conquer its effects.There are no medical options that eliminate eczema in its entirety, so the goal is to manage this disease and keep it at bay.
Once a baby is said to have eczema, the chances are that this condition follows them as they grow and remains with them into the adult years. You do not have to have eczema as a child to develop it in your adult years.
If you experience any or maybe all of the following symptoms, you may be dealing eczema. Your doctor must determine which type and what health care options to use.
- Patches of red skin
- Skin that is dry and sensitive to touch
- Notices dark patches of skin
- Skin areas take on a rough, scaly look
- You rusting on the top outer layer of skin
- Have areas of swelling
Eczema is hard to deal with because when you think you have eliminated this condition it flare-ups once again.
Rash
You can develop a rash from an unlimited number of sources such as the environment, medication, cleaning supplies, stress, heat, cold, fevers, pet hair, food sources, and more.
Sometimes you may develop a rash without any indication of why or how the rash developed. In all instances, you just have to wait for it to disappear. No one can catch a rash from you.
A rash, not considered a chronic condition is short-term. General signs and symptoms include changes to the skin in color, appearance, or texture.
A rash can develop any place on the body at any time. A rash stems from your skin coming in contact with an external allergen or when you ingest something causing an allergic reaction, such as a drug or food you know you have an allergy. You have a rash if you notice,
- Changes in skin color
- Warmth to the area
- Bumpy areas or hives
- Chapped skin
- Dry, cracked skin
- Blistered skin
Types of rashes are extensive and varied. You may know what caused your rash, such as, you are allergic to fish and you eat fish, or you have a fever of over 101 degrees, or you were in the sun too long. Certain conditions cause rashes such as the chickenpox and measles.
There are over-the-counter preparations to eliminate itchy skin such as antihistamine pills like Benadryl and itch-relieving creams.
