Category: Eczema

Eczema is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by dry skin that is red, swollen and extremely itchy. Eczema is not a contagious skin disorder but it is believed to have a hereditary connection. Research has pointed to the fact that most of the time, atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is [...]

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Dermatitis is one of the most common skin problems that we may experience and what is so disturbing about it aside from the discomfort its signs and symptoms could bring to us is the fact that it spares no one and could affect even children and babies.  But then, there are many ways in which [...]

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Dermatitis is one of the most common skin diseases of our times that more and more become affected by it especially when they get to be in contact with some chemicals that could trigger itchiness, rashes, and other symptoms of irritant contact dermatitis.  What is so worrying and disturbing about having this kind of skin [...]

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An irritant is anything that brings about itching, redness and inflammation of the skin. Many different substances can irritate a patient’s eczema and cause flare-ups. The skin conditions of some eczema patients are bothered by a number of different irritants while other people are only bothered by one or two. It is essential to avoid [...]

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Hydration is a two way street- it must be done on the outside of the body as well as the inside. Hydration is an extremely important aspect of an eczema patient’s life as they are less likely to suffer as many flare-ups if their skin is kept well moisturized. Protecting the skin is key as [...]

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Pregnancy brings about many changes in a woman’s body including hormonal changes, blood pressure and texture of skin. The changes are not the same for everyone. For reasons unknown, some women’s eczema flares up worst while they are pregnant while other women’s eczema improves and seems to go into remission. Taking exceptionally good care of [...]

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One of the worst places for an eczema sufferer to develop eczema is on their face because everybody sees other people’s faces. Having to cope with the dryness, itchiness, redness and inflammation of eczema is difficult enough but having it front and center on your face often causes problems with a person’s self image and [...]

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