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Because Eczema is a set of clinical characteristics and not a single disease, there are many different symptoms. All of them involve [[inflammation]] of the skin. The symptoms for the more common ones are: | |||
* [[Atopic Eczema]] (most common form, thought to be genetic and linked to asthma) | |||
** Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks. | |||
* [[Contact dermatitis]] | |||
** Allergic: delayed rash caused by an allergen (poison ivy, nickel, etc.) | |||
** Irritant: direct reaction caused by an irritant (ex. types of detergent) | |||
* [[Xerotic Eczema]] | |||
** Extremely cracked and dry skin that develops into a rash. More common in older population. | |||
* [[Seborrhoeic dermatitis]] | |||
** Closely related to dandruff. Dry or greasy peeling of scalp, eyebrows, face, and sometimes trunk. | |||
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Overview
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History
Given the many possible reasons for eczema flare-ups, a doctor is likely to ascertain a number of other things before making a diagnosis:
- An insight into family history
- Dietary habits
- Lifestyle habits
- Allergic tendencies
- Any prescribed drug intake
- Any chemical or material exposure at home or workplace
Symptoms
Because Eczema is a set of clinical characteristics and not a single disease, there are many different symptoms. All of them involve inflammation of the skin. The symptoms for the more common ones are:
- Atopic Eczema (most common form, thought to be genetic and linked to asthma)
- Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks.
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic: delayed rash caused by an allergen (poison ivy, nickel, etc.)
- Irritant: direct reaction caused by an irritant (ex. types of detergent)
- Xerotic Eczema
- Extremely cracked and dry skin that develops into a rash. More common in older population.
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Closely related to dandruff. Dry or greasy peeling of scalp, eyebrows, face, and sometimes trunk.