Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) | Types | Causes | Symptoms | Treatment

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Introduction

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) or Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red, inflamed skin. It can appear anywhere on the body but most commonly affects the elbows, knees, and scalp. Eczema can be mild or severe, depending on how much of your skin is affected.

3 Main Types of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Eczema is an umbrella term used to describe a number of skin conditions. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form of eczema and can be grouped into three main types:

• Severe AD (for example, childhood AD)
• Moderate-to-severe AD (for example, adult-onset moderate-to-severe AD)
• Mild/Moderate AD

Types Of Eczema Include Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

1. Contact dermatitis 

2. Nummular eczema

3. Seborrheic dermatitis.

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Atopic Dermatitis (AD) 

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is the most common type of eczema, affecting up to 80% of those who have it. It's characterized by dry patches on the skin and redness that can be quite severe.

Contact Dermatitis 

Contact Dermatitis is also common among people with AD, but it causes lesions on non-facial areas like knees or elbows. The symptoms are similar to those of atopic dermatitis: dry skin with flaking scales may itch or burn if scratched.

Nummular Eczema 

Nummular Eczema occurs when a person has an allergic reaction to environmental irritants such as soap or detergent residues left behind after washing clothes in hot water; sometimes this reaction results in small bumps appearing on the affected area—similarly to contact dermatitis except they're not usually so painful as they may be uncomfortable enough for some sufferers!

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Symptoms of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis AD)

Symptoms of eczema vary by type but can include skin redness, blisters that ooze and crust over, and scaling skin. Itching may also be severe.

Eczema is a chronic condition that can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing. It also often causes frustration because of the constant need to treat your skin with creams or ointments.

Symptoms of eczema vary by type but may include:                                                                      

• Redness and inflammation of the skin around a patch of eczema (dermatitis); this redness may be accompanied by small blisters (vesicles) that ooze fluid into the surrounding area. These vesicles do not usually itch but can feel sore when touched.
• Scaling on the affected area; this scaling occurs when your body attempts to fight off the bacteria on your skin without adequate protection from its own immune system—it's like having an allergic reaction without any symptoms!

Causes of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis AD)

Causes of various types of eczema can include: 

• Allergens 
• Stress
• Irritants 
• Immune system deficiencies
• Infections

Allergens: 

Many people with eczema have allergies that produce IgE antibodies (immunoglobulin E) to common substances such as pets or dust mites. This type of allergy is called atopic dermatitis because it affects the skin rather than the lungs or gastrointestinal tract.

Stress: 

Stress can cause an increase in symptoms such as itching and redness in your skin as well as a decrease in how well your immune system works to fight off infections or other problems like colds and flu viruses.

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Treatment of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis AD)

Treatment for AD includes moisturizing the skin, avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups, short periods of topical steroids or oral steroids to manage flare-ups, antihistamines to relieve itching at night and lessen sleep disruption, and other meds as needed.

Moisturizers

Moisturizers are an excellent way to keep your skin soft and smooth. They can help with dryness by keeping it hydrated and helping keep away bacteria from sticking onto your face. You should apply moisturizer after washing your face in the morning before putting on makeup or going out in public (if you want extra protection against sun exposure). When choosing a type of moisturizer look for one without fragrances so that it doesn't irritate sensitive skin even more than normal!

Avoiding Triggers

Avoiding triggers such as foods like nuts or dairy products may help reduce inflammation within the body as well as symptoms associated with eczema itself such as itchiness etc... The best thing you can do is pay attention when eating certain things especially if they seem unusual but not necessarily harmful either way just try asking someone else if they think there might be something wrong with whatever food items were consumed earlier today because sometimes what we eat affects us physically too much even though our bodies don't show any visible signs yet there still may still be some damage occurring inside us slowly over time which could explain why some people feel worse than others after eating certain foods specifically ones containing proteins found within meats such as poultry meat chicken eggs etc.

Glossary of Skin-Care Terms About Eczema

The term eczema is used to describe a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the skin. Eczema can be very itchy and may lead to other problems, such as psoriasis or asthma.

Eczema is usually thought of as an allergic reaction that makes your skin overreact to substances in the environment that are harmless for someone who doesn't have eczema (for example, contact dermatitis). But there are actually many causes of this type of rash: infections like staphylococcus aureus bacteria; contact dermatitis from nickel or gold jewelry is worn for long periods; food allergies; stress or emotional trauma (like divorce, abortion, maybe breakup, or accident)—the list goes on!

If you think you might have either atopic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis (also known as dandruff), talk with your doctor about treatment options so they can determine which kind would work best for YOU!

Conclusion

Eczema is a common skin condition that affects many people. Eczematous skin can be itchy, painful, and inflamed. There are different types of eczema, including atopic dermatitis (AD), contact dermatitis, nummular eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis. Symptoms of eczema may include skin redness or blisters that ooze and crust over; scaling skin; itching; or rashy patches on the scalp or face area. Causes of various types of eczema can include allergens such as dust mites or pets; stress from daily events like schoolwork deadlines or family holidays; irritants such as soap products that contain chemicals commonly found in cleaners (such as bleach); immune system deficiencies due to diseases like HIV/AIDS; or infections such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in those with chronic illness.