Atopic Eczema

What is it?

It is a long term condition with no cure, when the skin’s waterproof barrier is weakened and as a result one gets dry, itchy and inflamed skin.

It can cause ‘flare-ups’ particularly during allergy and/or hay fever season and patients who are asthmatics.
It mainly occurs at a young age and (in most cases) generally decreases with age.

Cause

Allergy reactions can still develop even coming in contact with products for years or if have a one off contact i.e.
- Soaps, detergent, dyes,
- Metals, nickel and cobalt in jewellery
- Chromate in cement, textiles, adhesives,
- Cosmetics (hair dye preservatives, nail vanish remover)
- Rubber including latex,
- Plants i.e. pollen, daffodils, tulips.
Pets and animals
- Fur
Food
- Food intolerance
- Food allergies
Changes in skin temperature moving between hot and cold conditions
Women Hormonal disorders:
- Period pains
- Hot flushes
- Menopause
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Polycystic ovaries
- Ovarian disease
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical disease
- Cervical cancer
- Vaginal prolapsed
- Pregnant
Other hormonal:
- Puberty
Ageing skin i.e.
- As one gets older we have less active oil producing glands.
Social/Psychological Factors i.e.
- Stress
- Panic attacks
- Alcohol can make one dehydrated
- Smoking can cause skin damage
Diet i.e.
- Poor diet does not give right nutrients to the skin
- Not drinking enough water
Seasonal i.e.
- Worse in winter Central heating is used more, entering from cold and harsh weather to warm areas and vice versa.
- Some find UV rays from the sun more harmful especially in summer.
Exercise i.e.
- Sweating a lot and working in sweaty environments.
- The skin exposed to wet and dampness leading to the skin being red and sore or exposed to water especially if hard, chalky or heavy chlorinated e.g. swimming pools.
UV rays and sun beds
Family history (not discoid eczema)
Standard of living i.e.
- Dust mites thrive in dusty areas
- Dust
- Poor ventilated areas
Rough and/or layers of clothing i.e.
- Clothes can irritate the skin
- Layers of clothes cause the skin one to sweat a lot and trap moisture and heat.
Excessive water contact i.e.
- Too much water can reduce oil protective layer on the skin and decrease the water proof barrier. One should be less than 20 minutes when having a shower or bath.
Diseases i.e.
- Asthma
- Hay fever
- Cushing syndrome
- Cystic fibrosis
- Dehydration conditions i.e.
  - Diabetes
  - Hyperthyroidism
  - Ichthyosis
  - Kidney disorders
  - Long term diarrhoea
  - Lupus
  - Metabolic acidosis
  - Pheochromocytoma
  - Psoriasis
  - Sweat a lot
  - Ulcerative colitis
Infections i.e.
- Skin infection
- Cold and flu and chest infections

Medication i.e.

One can be allergic or sensitive to medication
Medication cause skin reactions
Medications alter hormone balance
Medication makes you lose water causing skin dehydration.

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Source: https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/eczema-eczema-herpeticum 'Eczema herpeticum' Rash appear can appear anywhere on body of any size

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Bacterial skin infections
Viral skin infections (eczema herpeticum, caused by herpes virus):
- Areas of painful eczema that quickly get worse
- Groups of fluid-filled blisters that break open and leave small, shallow open sores on the skin
- High temperature and generally feeling unwell

This condition has been associated with:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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