Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that results in inflammation, itching, and dry, scaly patches on the skin. It can be an uncomfortable condition which often requires treatment with topical creams and ointments. Eczema mostly affects the dry areas of your body such as the elbows and knees but can also affect other areas of your skin like your scalp or neck.

Risk Factors

Eczema is a chronic disease and there are few factors that develop eczema. Genetic factor or family history is the primary risk factor for eczema. The disease is more common in children who mostly suffer from asthma or hay fever.

Symptoms to Watch Out for

Eczema comes with different symptoms like itching, dryness, dryness, and irritated skin. It often occurs on different parts of the body but they mostly affect the arms, knees, inner elbows, scalp and cheeks. It’s a non-contagious disease. Other symptoms of eczema are listed below:

• Dry skin
• Cracked, thickened or scaly skin
• Red to grey or brownish-grey patches, especially on feet, upper chest, eyelids, neck, ankles, hands, and elbows
• Raised bumps after scratching that may leak fluid
• Sensitive, swollen, raw skin from scratching
• Severe itching mostly at night

Probable Treatments

An allergist, dermatologist or any professional doctor can help you in identifying the correct treatment for eczema. There are different types of eczema, hence there are different types of treatment for it too. Treatment occurs on the type and extremity of your eczema. 

Treatments for Eczema include:

Medications

• Corticosteroid creams and ointments
• Antibiotics
• Antihistamines
• Oral medications
• Drugs

Therapies

• Phototherapy
• Wet dressings