Eczema

Eczema, What Is It?

It is a type of skin issue where the patient’s skin grows abnormally dry and itchy. Often, people also complain of having inflammation.

As per studies, it has been found that even though this skin infection can affect us humans at any age, it is more common to occur in children. In about 50% of these cases, it has been found that as the child grows, the issues get less severe with time and eventually recover on their own by the time they are adults.

However, some people continue to experience the issue often throughout their lives. Some of you may think that eczema is infectious, but it is not so.

Studies show that it is a combination of-

• Weak immune system
• Genetic factors and family history
• Environmental triggers

These are some of the common reasons to have this skin issue.

Causes

We have given you the jest of some causes just above. Let us explore each of these cases in further detail and explain them to you.

Genetic Factors

Simply, the doctors will assess if someone in your family has the issue and allergies triggers often. In case it is true, you are more prone to the issue.

Immune Problems

Some people generally have a weaker immune system, which is why they are more likely to be infected with the disorder.

Environmental Factors

Studies have found that some common allergens present in the environment can trigger this disorder. Here is a list of all those allergens-

• High temperature
• Dry air
• Smoke
• Dust
• Different types of fumes

These issues can flare up the issue even more.

Signs

• Dry skin
• Itching
• Flaky skin
• Redness
• Inflammation
• Rashes
• Scaling on the skin
• Dry cracks forming on the skin.
• Development of a crusty skin
• Oozing of a fluid from the inflammation areas
• Leathery texture on the skin

Go to the doctor if you have any of these signs.

Types Of Eczema

As per studies, it has been found that atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema in both adults and children. However, there are a few other types as well, as we have given below-

Contact Dermatitis

• This usually occurs when you meet a person who already having the disorder.
• It is a rare form of transmissible dermatitis.
• Other than this, it is common to get in touch with an environmental allergen that triggers the issue.

Dyshidrotic Eczema

• It is the type of eczema that localizes itself to only the hands and feet.
• Often, the most common symptoms in this case will be small blisters that itch a lot.

Nummular Eczema

• These can occur anywhere on the skin, but they differ in the form of inflammation it is going to cause on the skin.
• Typical symptoms include the formation of coin-shaped patches or swelling on the skin.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

These usually occur on the scaly or oily regions, like the nose and face. It usually forms dry and flaky patches.

Common Remedies To Cure Eczema

• The doctors give a suitable moisturizer.
• When it occurs on the scalp, doctors will recommend a medical shampoo and a conditioner.
• Avoiding environmental triggers is a key aspect where you need to determine the form of external allergen that is causing the issue and avoid exposure to it.
• Use of corticoid medicines, which typically deal with the swelling, inflammation, and flaring up of the skin.
• Use of other medicines to reduce symptoms, or even vitamin medicines and supplements to increase immunity during changing weather.
• Ultraviolet ray therapy, where the doctors administer UV rays directly to the inflamed and flaky skin areas.
• Stress management is also a key factor, as studies have found that stress may often increase the disorder.

How Do Medicines For Eczema Work?

• The most common form that will be used in the eczema cure is known as corticosteroids.
• Usually, the role of such medicines is to reduce the production of certain hormones in the blood that are responsible for causing symptoms like itching, flare-ups, and swelling.
• Generally, to use such pills, you have to get in touch with a doctor and find out a suitable dose.
• You have to know the right method of intake, the actual dose to be used, along with the frequency of intake and tenure of use.

Common Medicines To Cure Eczema

• Topical ointments like Protopic, Elidel, and Opzelura
• Oral medicines such as antihistamines, prednisone, Pred,
• Immunosuppressants like cyclosporine, methotrexate
• JAK inhibitors like Cibinqo, Rinvoq,
• Injectable medicines such as Dupixent, Adbry

Other Remedies

• The doctors will specify a diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help increase immunity.
• Food items that contain beta-carotene may be given to get rid of swelling, itching, and redness.
• Stress management is a critical part of eczema, and for this, the doctors can recommend therapies like meditation and yoga.
• Avoiding addiction to alcohol and drug use