what causes exzema?

Question

I went to the dermatologist b/c i broke out with a few patches of exzema on my right arm, and he gave me this cloderm lotion to use. so i used it and it went away, but it keeps coming back! is there any way to get rid of exzema for good?

i also broke out in a rash on both my arms last week and i dont know what i did. could that be caused by exzema too?

Answer 1

ECZEMA

What is ECZEMA?
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin disorder that causes an itchy, red, raised rash that may weep or ooze clear fluid. Eczema is not contagious.
- Eczema is often worse during infancy and typically improves by early adulthood.

What are some causes of ECZEMA?
- Eczema is believed to be a type of allergic reaction.
- Eczema is common in people with asthma, hay fever, and other allergies.
- Adults whose hands or feet are often exposed to irritating substances may often have eczema on those areas.

Some possible triggers of ECZEMA:
- Cold, dry weather
- Hot, humid weather, woolen clothing
- Animal dander, house dust, tobacco smoke, emotional stress and diet

Symptoms of ECZEMA
- Itching, dryness of the skin and a red, raised rash.
- Tiny blisters may appear which break and crust over (these lesions may be prone to infection).
- In children, eczema appears most often on the face, scalp, buttocks, thighs, and torso.
- In adults, eczema most commonly affects the neck, inside the elbows, and backs of the knees.

Treatment of ECZEMA
- Eczema is a chronic disease that cannot be cured. Long intervals without skin eruptions may be possible with general dry skin care and medical treatment if necessary.
- Brief daily baths or showers with lukewarm water (not hot) should be taken and a mild soap should be used. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.)
- Hot tubs and long, hot showers should be avoided.
- After bathing, the skin should be patted dry and a moisturizer applied.
- A moisturizer should be applied at least twice a day all year round. Multiple daily applications may be necessary during periods of active disease. Petroleum jelly should not be used. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.)
- A cool-mist humidifier may be used in the bedroom. The humidifier should be kept clean at all times.
- Clothing and bedding should be washed in a mild detergent.
- For children and infants, keep their nails trimmed short to minimize damage from scratching.
- Topical coal tar preparations, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroids (short term) may all be used to treat the symptoms of the eczema rash without a prescription. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.)
- Stronger medications may be prescribed and oral corticosteroids may be prescribed as a last resort

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Eczema is aterm for any dermatitis.
What you have is atopic dermatitis.
that is genetic.

A skin condition that makes skin red, very itchy, and dry is generally known as atopic dermatitis. It is a disease of the eczema family and is generally genetically inherited. The word 'atopic' signifies a hereditary condition that causes extreme allergic reaction. That allergen can be any, including food or stress. We will look at the trigger factors later. Atopic dermatitis can strike at any age, but it mostly affects the sufferers during infancy and generally decreases as one ages. Two other conditions- hay fever and asthma are closely related to atopic dermatitis. If you look at the history of the sufferer, you may find a person in the family suffering from any of these three conditions. It can occur on any place on the body, though the face and neck regions are common. This is not a contagious disease, but is caused by the unnatural response of body to some triggers. There is no known cure of atopic dermatitis, though it can be managed well.

Answer 4

I will answer your question by telling you that I am 42 years old. I was told I had Exzema at age 6. I still break out from time to time mostly in the winter., I can not wear a watch because I will break out where the watch touches my skin. I have to becareful or the earings I chose or my ears will break out. I have to becareful of the stress i might be under or I will break out in my hair and it is hard to put lotion on your scalp and still go to work without looking like a dope with lotin in your hair.

NO IT Never really goes away.

Answer 5

Temporarily you may need an anti-fungal cream and/or powder. You can use lotrimin AF cream or any other similar anti-fungal product. You can order Zeasorb-AF powder through your drug store, if they don't carry it on the shelves. Or you can use yogurt. Eat plain yogurt about 3 times a week, and/or use it like a cream on the area. It will smell, but the acidophilus bacteria in the yogurt neutralizes yeast which is likely the cause, if it is eczema.

Yeast is also the same fungus that results in jock itch, athlete's foot, thrush (white tongue), vaginitis (in women), ringworm and other skin rashes. It is the Candida Albicans fungus (yeast).

For basic information on the systemic yeast syndrome, check out the link on the Welcome page of www.hufa.org.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Eczema patients can avoid scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton, or silk, which are gentler on the skin. Opting to buy organic fibers can also be a wise, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative. Learn here https://tr.im/mRHHN

Answer 8

My daughter had eczema and it greatly change when she ate more fruits and vegetables.

She sadly had to give up peanut butter and anything that contain peanuts. The eczema almost completely disappeared when she stopped the peanut butter.

Answer 9

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