Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Treatable with: Elyon Skincare Products

Childhood Eczema

This condition tends to be hereditary, and can be seen in families with a history of hay fever, asthma and allergies. It manifests as a localized, raised, itching rash with swelling, which later develops blisters that can ooze and crust. It usually begins on the face, elbows and knees, then spreads.

Characteristics:

• It is a chronic, fluctuating disease that usually manifests before age 1.
  Itching is the primary symptom.
• Three percent to five percent of infants suffer from eczema. It is more commonly found in males.
• In babies, it tends to manifest initially on the face and the scalp, before spreading out to other parts of the body in symmetrical lesions.
• These lesions "weep" easily and itch intensely, with secondary symptoms of skin crusting and erosion.
• Babies with eczema usually have inherited the "atopic triad": hay fever, asthma and allergies.
• Factors such as teething; bacterial infections; emotional stress; exogenous pathogens; diet; and recent immunizations affect the severity of the outbreaks.

Adult Eczema

Adult eczema is similar to that manifested in childhood, but with an increase of lichenification (thickening and hardening of the skin from continual irritation).
The skin areas that are particularly impacted include the knuckles; the dorsum of the hands; elbows; knees; ankles; wrists; neck; and chest. The face can also be involved. · More diffuse erythema and scaling of the skin can be seen.

Triggers of Eczema

• Cold weather; dry winter house heat; intense heat; raw winter weather; emotional and psychological stress; wool clothing; detergents, perfumes or dyes; perspiration; pollen;
• Irritants, such as food additives; dry skin; and food allergies: sweets, alcohol, corn, chocolate, tomatoes and other nightshades, beans, dairy, wheat (gluten products) shellfish and soybeans.

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