There are various forms of eczema, including atopic eczema, contact (usually this type of eczema is defined as contact dermatitis), seborroico, nummulare / discoid, pompholyx and stasis. This Web site will deal solely of atopic eczema, contact and seborroico. The eczema, while it may be a source of stress, interfere with daily activities and disturbing to sleep, is not a contagious or deadly disease. With adequate treatment, usually you can manage the disease effectively.
The atopic eczema is sometimes referred to as "eczema infantile € occurs because the first two years of age and is more common in children than in adults, although adults can also suffer from this type of eczema even though they have not suffered by children . The atopic eczema can occur anywhere on the skin reddened and itchy papules. It looks dry, cracked and may secrete a clear fluid. Because of itching, a desire to scratch could be irresistible. Scratches can further damage the skin and cause inflammation, bleeding and infection.
The contact eczema, as the name suggests, is caused by contact with substances that irritate the skin, or substances that you are allergic, so the eczema is different in contact eczema irritation or allergic contact eczema. The contact eczema angry, and the allergic contact eczema have similar symptoms, including redness and itching. It is not infrequent blisters on the skin concerned.
The eczema seborroico initially manifested as a slight dandruff. You can create redness and itching and stand up with yellowish spots, fat and peeling localized areas covered by hair, such as the scalp, face, trunk and the back or the sides of the nose.
Do not worry if you do not know the type of eczema that you suffer, your doctor can determine what form of eczema is. Although in the early stages, sometimes can be difficult to accurately determine the type of eczema, by the time the doctor is able to identify it.