Is the eczama common thing disease???

Question

I just want to know that how many people have this kinda disease ??? because I never seen anyone have it and that make me feel ashame that I the only who have this kinda disease. Other question how can they make their patner understand and still be with them eventhough he or she know that the person have eczama ???/

Answer 1

O.k. I am not understanding why you seem so scared about having Eczema... Eczema is otherwise known as dermatitis and sensitive skin......It is NOT a disease, it is a skin condition and is it is not contagious. Therefore, your partner should not be alarmed. You can treat it with a well moisturizer... when that helps me is using AVEENO.

Answer 2

My son started having eczema when he was six weeks old. It is an allergy thing. He is allergic to a lot of laundry soaps. Eczema can also be associated with asthma.

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure it's very common. It's not contageious, but I do think it's hereditary because I got it from my dad.

Answer 4

Got Allergies ?
Got Eczema ?



Eczema Caused by Dust Mites Is Not Just an Allergy


Dust mites have long been known to cause and exacerbate eczema. Until recently, this was assumed to be the result of an allergy. However, a new study suggests that the skin conditions associated with dust mites are more than allergic reactions - exposure to these microscopic insects actually causes a breakdown of the protective function of the outer layer of the skin. Solving this problem can be difficult - you can reduce dust mites, but you can’t eliminate them. Your best solution is two-pronged approach – reduce the mites as best you can, and use a shielding lotion that has been proven as an effective eczema treatment.

Dust mites are microscopic or sometimes barely visible creatures that live in house dust. They are in the obvious places where dust builds up, like behind the couch or refrigerator, but also hide in just about anything that is stuffed or made of thick fabric - carpets, furniture, pillows, mattresses, stuffed animals and blankets.

Lancet published a study years ago that made doctors aware that dust mites were associated with eczema. However, the new study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, narrowed things down further.

According to the new study, mice exposed to the mite enzyme experienced transepidermal water loss, indicating that the protective layer of the skin had been disrupted. According to Toshiro Takai, one of the authors of the study, this finding explains why dust mites cause dry skin and eczema. The study also noted an increased level of riboflavin, which indicates that the skin is more accessible to allergens and irritants in general. So, skin that has been damaged by exposure to dust mites is also more susceptible to other irritants and allergens such as mold, pet dander and chemicals.

How do you solve the problem? Keeping your home as dust-free as possible and encasing mattresses, box springs and pillows in hypo-allergenic covers will help, but a shielding lotion is also vital.

A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin to form a protective layer that locks in the skin’s natural moisture and keeps out irritants and allergens. Thousands of doctors now recommend a shielding lotion for dry skin and eczema treatment and, as it’s impossible to live in a completely irritant


Doctors agree that "Shielding Lotion" is best to treat dry skin.


The chilling cold of the winter months can take a heavy toll on your skin. According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) figures, 81 million Americans all across the country will be looking for relief from dry, itchy skin this winter.

"Winter weather is one the main causes of dry, itchy skin," says Dr. Peter Helton, a board-certified dermatologist from Southern California. "The low humidity that occurs as a result of indoor heating can wreak havoc with your skin's ability to stay moisturized."

Your outer layer of skin is made up of dead skin cells, natural oils and lipids (fats).

It is designed by nature to protect your deeper layers of skin from irritants and toxins. Dry, itchy skin is nature's way of letting you know that this protective barrier has been stripped away," says Dr. Helton.

In the colder parts of the country the numbers suffering from dry skin rise dramatically. "Most people in our area suffer from dry skin in the winter," comments Dr. Brian Zogg, a dermatologist who has a clinic in southern Minnesota. "Our harsh winter conditions can cause severe dry skin problems."

These dry skin conditions are aggravated by everyday activities - most soaps and cleansers contain fragrances, colorants, antibacterial agents and other ingredients that strip away the protective elements of the outer layer of your skin.

The traditional prescription for treating dry skin has been a cream or lotion with moisturizers in it, in an attempt to replace the lost moisture and oils in the skin.

Now new research has revealed that this may in fact be sending your skin a "negative" message.

Daily use of conventional lotions (artificial moisturizers) can cause your skin to produce less natural moisture where it is really needed - below the outer layer of skin. And this is the only place moisture can resolve a dry skin condition. "When the skin gets this 'negative message' from artificial moisturizers, it can make it more difficult for the skin to heal," says Dr. Zogg. Research into this problem has produced a completely new type of lotion, called a shielding lotion, that's getting remarkable results. "A shielding lotion is far superior for treating dry, itchy skin because it bonds with the outer layer of the skin and replaces the protective barrier, keeping the irritants out and your own natural oils and moisture in," explains Dr. Helton.

"Shielding lotions don't wash or rub off," agrees Dr. Zogg. "Because a shielding lotion stays on and protects the skin it’s a very effective treatment for the dry skin conditions we see here in the winter months."

"Severe dry skin conditions need to be treated with prescription medication for the inflammation along with a lotion to moisturize and help heal the skin. With a shielding lotion we find that the skin heals much faster, so the patient needs less medication," says Dr. Helton.

Good news for the millions who suffer with dry skin each year. Shielding Lotion can prevent a costly trip to your dermatologist and keep your skin silky smooth all winter.