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Eczema

Eczema. By: Jessica Kurzweil Class: EEC 4731 Professor: Towle. What is Eczema?. Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes . There are several skin diseases that are eczemas; a partial list of eczemas includes: atopic dermatitis contact dermatitis

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Eczema

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  1. Eczema By: Jessica Kurzweil Class: EEC 4731 Professor: Towle

  2. What is Eczema? • Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. • There are several skin diseases that are eczemas; a partial list of eczemas includes: • atopic dermatitis • contact dermatitis • dyshidrotic eczema • nummular eczema • seborrheic dermatitis • In children, it often clears up by early adulthood. • In adults, it is generally a long-term or recurring condition.

  3. Causes • Caused by an abnormal immune system response. • Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. • The condition tends to run in families. • The following can make eczema symptoms worse: • Dry skin • Exposure to environmental irritants • Exposure to water • Stress • Temperature changes

  4. Symptoms • Begin and commonly appear in infants younger than age 5 and affect between 10-12%. • Blisters with oozing and crusting. • Dry, leathery skin areas. • In children younger than age 2, skin lesions begin on the cheeks, elbows, or knees. • In adults, the rash is more commonly seen on the inside of the knees and elbows.

  5. Signs • Reddened patches of irritated skin may appear an infant or toddlers cheeks, forehead, scalp, or neck. • Older children typically develop dry, itchy, scaly areas on the knees, elbows, wrists, and/ or back of hands. • Repeated itching can cause wounds to become infected. • Change in weather can trigger to flare up or cause it worsen.

  6. Tests/ Diagnosis • Diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin and on personal and family history.

  7. Treatment • Treatment can vary depending on the appearance (stage) of the lesions. • "Weeping" lesions, dry scaly lesions, or chronic dry, thickened lesions are each treated differently. • When washing or bathing, keep water contact as brief as possible and use less soap than usual. • Medicines called topical immunomodulators (TIMs) may be prescribed in some cases.

  8. Prevention • Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed are less likely to get eczema. • This is also true when the nursing mother has avoided cow's milk in her diet. • Other dietary restrictions may include eggs, fish, peanuts, and soy. • Eczema tends to run in families. • Controlling stress, nervousness, anxiety, and depression can help in some cases.

  9. References • https://health.google.com/health/ref/Eczema • http://www.nationaleczema.org/ • R., Lynn. Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. 7. Clifton Park, NY: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2008. 111-113. Print

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