Eczema: all you need to know

Eczema is a skin condition in which there are areas of your skin that become red, itchy and inflamed. It can be either mild or severe. As a result of this, the skin becomes dry, cracked and rough.

 

Many people suffer from eczema all over the world. According to statistics, above 20% of the population within Pakistan is impacted by different types of eczema at different stages of the individuals lives. Therefore, it’s important to examine the different symptoms that occur:

 

General eczema symptoms

 

●       Dry skin

●       Scaly skin

●       Feeling itchy

●       Open sores

 

Eczema symptoms in infants

 

●       Rash appearing on scalp as well as their cheeks

●       Rashes that lead to an extreme amount of itchiness that might lead to disruption in their sleep

 

Eczema symptoms in childhood (especially for children who are 2+ in age)

 

●       rashes that occur behind the elbows and knees

●       rashes that occur on your neck, wrist and ankles

●       rashes that can be lighter or darker and are usually bumpy

 

Eczema symptoms in adults

●       rashes are scalier than the ones that occur in children

●       rashes that can be seen on knees, neck and elbows

●       most of the body is covered in rashes

●       skin infections

 

Different types of eczemas that persist:

 

These include:

 

1. Atopic dermatitis – this is the most common form of eczema. It begins in childhood and gets milder over time until it goes away eventually. This occurs because the natural barriers of your skin are weakened and hence your skin is less protected against irritants and pollutants. This can occur due to genes, skin that is already dry, a weak immune system or pollution present within the environment.
2. Contact dermatitis – if your skin gets red, itchy and irritated by touching something then it may be that you have contact dermatitis. This occurs in two types: one is allergic contact dermatitis which is an immune system reaction to some sort of irritant such as metal or latex. Another type is irritant contact dermatitis and that occurs when you come into contact with a chemical such as detergent that can irritate your skin.
3. Hand eczema – this occurs when the eczema is predominantly centered on your hand. This tends to occur if you are working in a job like hairdressing, or cleaning where your is in regular contact with chemicals that can cause it to become agitated. This can cause your hands to not only become itchy but also make them more dry, scaly and even cause cracks in them as a result.

 

Therefore, if you would like to have your skin examined by a professional then we have the best doctors available for you. You can find the Dermatologist in Islamabad and the Best Skin Specialist in Karachi according to where you live.