Eczema
about eczema
Eczema is an inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Usually the symptoms are skin swelling, itchiness, rashes but in some, the symptoms are much more severe that their quality of life falls dramatically. The most acknowledged and the most discomforting disease in this category is the atopic dermatitis. It is a chronic autoimmune skin disease which in recent years has become a major problem for lots of Americans. Nummular eczema, dishidrotic eczema, atopic dermatitis (AD), seborrheic dermatitis, hives, eczema, baby eczema, cradle cap, scaly skin, hands eczema (dyshidrotic eczema or pompholyx), infant eczema and pruritus are all considered a kind of eczema. Conventional Medicine sees eczema as an untreatable auto-immune disease. Usually immune suppressing steroid topical creams are prescribed for maintenance. Unfortunately, creams for eczema are very common but have limited effect in completely curing eczema.
Symptoms of Eczema: Generally skin swelling, itchy skin and skin rashes on the face are symptoms that occur in dermatitis. In severe cases they also can have red flaky and dry skin. Scratching and rubbing because of the itchiness of the skin actually irritates the skin more and increases the itchiness. Atopic dermatitis typically appears in the insides of the elbows, backs of the knees and the face but can cover most of the body in severe cases.