Eczema . . . a rash which causes much suffering. Learn more about it here

Those who suffer from this disease often really suffer greatly. The itching and the mere sight of the rash are enough to try the patience of most souls.

The itchiness in itself is heart rending. But to add to it, the unsightly rash,which is visible if not covered by clothing, can make the sufferer of this disease feel like a pariah. Youngsters are sometimes taunted by their peers due to the eczema rash.

There are four common types of eczema. And, about 7 to 9 less common types which we will not cover here.

1) Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an allergic disease which is said to have an hereditary component. This type often runs in families whose members have been known to have hay fever and asthma.

Those who suffer from Atopic eczemas itchy rash find it particularly noticeable on the head and scalp. It also affect the neck, inside of elbows, behind the knees, and on the buttocks. Experts are urging doctors to be more vigilant in weeding out cases that are, actually irritant contact dermatitis. Atopic Eczema is very common in developed countries, with growth in number of infections.

2) Contact dermatitis is subdivided into two types: One is Allergic (resulting from a delayed reaction to some allergen, such as poison ivy or nickel).

The second type is called Irritant. It results from direct reaction to a detergent, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, for example. Some substances act both as allergen and irritant (wet cement, for example). Other substances cause a problem after sunlight exposure, bringing on phototoxic dermatitis. About three quarters of cases of Contact eczema are the Irritant type. This makes it the most common occupational skin disease.

Contact eczema may be curable provided the offending substance can be eliminated, and its traces removed from the subject's environment .

3) Xerotic eczema (aka asteatotic e, craquele or craquelatum, winter itch, pruritus hiemalis) is dry skin which becomes so very, very dry that it becomes eczema.

Xerotic eczema worsens in dry winter weather. The limbs and trunk of the body are most often affected. The itchy, tender skin resembles a dry, cracked, river bed. This disorder is very common among older people.

4) Seborrhoeic dermatitis or Seborrheic dermatitis ("cradle cap" in infants) is a condition sometimes classified as a form of eczema which is closely related to dandruff.

This type causes dry or greasy peeling of the scalp, eyebrows, and face, and sometimes the body trunk. The condition is harmless except in severe cases of cradle cap. In newborns it causes a thick, yellow crusty scalp rash called cradle cap which seems related to lack of biotin. It is quite curable.

It is not in the scope of this article to delve into cures or mitigation of eczema. That would take too many words. In addition to medical doctors treatments there are Naturals (herbs or supplements) which are reputed to be effective against eczema.

Disclaimer - This information is not meant to diagnose, treat or mitigate any disease or condition. Please consult with your medical adviser or physician before using. This information has not been approved by any government agency. It is for educational purposes only

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