Eczema is a condition through which you will experience skin inflammation. Irritation, redness, dryness and skin malaise are also other common symptoms of this complication. This type of disease is very common among newborns and in many cases has put the patient in danger of other allergic diseases, such as asthma.

The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. You should pay attention that this condition can be triggered due to genetic issues. In the latter case, usually individuals recognize how sensitive their skin is. Some people believe that it is a kind of skin defect which can be triggered due to several different issues, such as lack of moisture on the surface of skin.

Reasons behind skin eczema includes :

• Using plastic gloves
• Being in touch with materials that can cause sensitive or dry skin, such as: woolen clothes, fabrics with abnormal fibers and soaps that can dry skin.
• Heat and sweating
• Cool and dry air
• Over-washing the skin
• Some types of foods and hot spices

Eczema symptoms

Initial symptoms of eczema consist of intense itching, which follows by rashes and redness that can appear in different degrees. Those parts of body which have more sensitive and thin skin, such as eyelids, may suffer from itching or inflammation. Painful cracks on the skin can also be developed over time. Although the rash can develop on any parts of the body, but usually adults may find them on their neck, elbow or knee. Due to this condition, parts of skin which are covering head may be affected less but rashes can be developed behind ears and eyelids can become bloated, red and itchy.

Eczema treatments

• Special skin care is the key for treating eczema. In case of minor eczema, individuals can treat it fast by some minor changes in their daily routines. For severe cases, patient needs to take medicine.
• Proper soaps and skin moisturizers
• Use a mild soap Or a soap substitute that does not dry your skin. It is also better to use a proper moisturize, in the form of cream, lotion or ointment to take care of your skin.
• Short showers with warm water: Showers with hot water is not recommended for this disease since it can dry your skin and the heat can affect rashes and make them worse. Individuals should avoid any type of tension on the affected parts of the skin.
• Stress controlling: It is better to exercise regularly and spend some times for relaxing. Being surrounded by friends, laughs and happiness along with listening to music, meditation and praying as well as having hobbies can reduce your stress.
• Adjust humidity of your home.

Medication & drugs

In severe cases, your doctor may prescribe you some anti-eczema medications in order to control the situation.

• Hydrocortisone: the ointment version of this drug can be useful for treating mild cases of this condition. If you are suffering from severe eczema you may have to take higher doses of this medicine.
• Antihistamines
• Corticosteroids
• If the aforementioned treatments do not work properly, your doctor may prescribe you medications that can increase your immune system performance, such as azathioprine, cyclosporine or methotrexate.

Summary:

Eczema is a kind of disease through which patient may suffer from red and itchy skin. This disease is more common among children, but anyone can face it at any age. Using some of the medicines and taking special care of skin can reduce the symptoms and prevent the occurrence of other related diseases.