Eczema atopic dermatitis

What is Eczema?

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin that causes areas of red, itchy skin. This condition usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family history of atopy (asthma, hay fever, conjunctivitis, or food allergies). The skin fails to hold in moisture, becomes dry, then inflamed, itchy and often infected. Various combinations of factors cause the dryness. Allergies leading to an overactive immune system and hereditary dry skin (ichthyosis vulgaris) are the most prominent internal and external factors.

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Eczema Treatment

To treat this disease you need to work with the doctor in identifying and reducing those factors in your or your child’s life that trigger of flare-up the disease. These are different for each person, so no one therapy is appropriate for all eczema patients.

While the treatment plan will be tailored to your needs, it is likely to include 4 parts:

Skin care (baths and moisturizer)
Medicine (as needed)
Coping strategies (manage itch, stress, and other issues)
Trigger avoidance (to prevent flares)

Adapted from original source: AOCD

Frequently Asked Questions – Eczema

What does eczema look like?

Scaly patches of skin that can appear on any part of the body during infancy, but in children and adults, eczema often favors the inner wrists and elbows, behind the knees, and neck. In people with darker skin tones, these patches can look hyperpigmented and brown, or they can look pink or red
Does sunlight help eczema?

Even though the sun (and especially the associated sweat) can be an eczema trigger for some, for others, sun exposure in moderation can help clear up eczema. Phototherapy is also sometimes used to treat especially persistent cases of eczema. You might take advantage of a sunny, warm day by planning outdoor activities
What happens if eczema is left untreated?

Infected eczema can also lead to more dangerous complications. For example, if left untreated, a serious staph infection may cause sepsis, a potentially life threatening type of blood infection. In addition, severe eczema herpeticum can cause infections in the cornea of the eye, which may lead to blindness.
Does eczema spread when you scratch it?

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