What is Eczema/Dermatitis and What Causes it?

Eczema or as some people call it dermatitis, is a skin condition
that can strike males or females of all ages. At
http://www.eczemababies.com you can find information pertaining
to eczema in young children and babies, however in this article
we will deal with all ages. The disease varies greatly in both
the area affected and in severity. Common symptoms of mild
eczema can include dry, hot and itchy skin but more severe forms
of the condition can result in the skin becoming raw, broken and
bleeding. Contrary to popular belief, eczema is not a contagious
disease in spite of its often unsightly appearance. There is a
range of treatments available for eczema but the affected areas
will always be prone to inflammation in the future.

What Causes Eczema?

Firstly, there are several different types of eczema and
accordingly there is a range of causes and triggers. Atopic
eczema is considered to be genetically related and is therefore
thought to be a hereditary condition. Most forms of eczema are
at least in part, due environmental factors to which the body
overreacts to. The condition is an auto immune disease in which
the immune system produces and excessive response to harmless
allergens or mild concentrations of chemicals and detergents.
Cases of eczema that occur later in life are sometimes caused by
a lack of circulation and some experts believe that stress may
play a part in the recurrence of inflammation.

 What are the different types of Eczema?

There a several different types of eczema, including:

-Atopic Eczema

-Allergic Contact Dermatitis

-Irritant Contact Dermatitis

-Infantile Seborrhoeic Eczema

-Adult Seborrhoeic Eczema

-Varicose Eczema

-Discoid Eczema

 How is eczema cured?

There is no cure currently available for eczema but there are a
range of treatments aimed at minimizing the symptoms of the skin
disease. Topical creams and skin care products are useful but
the key to managing the disease is the identification of
chemicals, allergens and detergents that exacerbate the disease.
A more comprehensive list of common irritants is available at
http://www.eczemarepair.com. By identifying these irritants they
can be avoided or eliminated from daily life. In the absence of
a cure, the limitation of exposure to irritants can be an
effective preventative measure.