“Eczema ” – A Common Skin Disorder.

Do you know that a Human body is made up of around 10 trillion cells & our skin makes up about 16 percent of our body weight? There is a number of common facts that are related to our body skin tissues. Sometimes we diagnose skin infection, allergy & pimples etc. And we don’t know the exact reason for these problems.

For this Consult an experienced Dermatologist, who will diagnose your skin condition & guide you with a suitable solution. Generally, Doctor considers a medical examination before the prescription because there are different skin types, like sensitive, oily or dry. One should do a complete medical checkup every year to diagnose the body health.  Today we will discuss a skin disorder named “Eczema “ – A Common Skin Disorder.

What causes eczema?

We don’t know what exactly causes eczema. However for most types of eczema, researchers believe a combination of genes and a trigger are involved.

People with eczema tend to have an over-reactive immune system that when triggered by a substance outside or inside the body, responds by producing inflammation. It is this inflammation that causes the red, itchy and painful skin symptoms common to most types of eczema.

Some people with eczema have a mutation of the gene responsible for creating filaggrin. Filaggrin is a protein that helps our bodies maintains a healthy protective barrier on the very top layer of the skin. Without enough filaggrin to build a strong skin barrier, moisture can escape and bacteria, viruses and more can enter. This is why many people with eczema have very dry and infection-prone skin.

Symptoms of Eczema –

-*- Severe itching

-*- Red rash

-*- Dry, rough, scaly patches

-*- Blistering

-*- Oozing

-*- Painful skin cracking

 Eczema Treatment – 

There are a number of treatments and strategies for relieving symptoms, reducing inflammation, and preventing flare-ups. These include ointments and creams that are applied to the skin, oral antibiotics or antihistamines, and an injectable medication.

Patients must consult a Dermatologist if the symptoms are still there. They will consult you with a Light therapy (also called phototherapy) using a special device that emits ultraviolet light is an option for clearing difficult-to-treat eczema and rashes that are dispersed across the body.

Hygiene recommendations for Eczema Patients

Taking care of skin when it is irritated is crucial.

To do so, gentle cleansing every day suffices, without rubbing and without getting irritated.

The temperature of the water should never exceed 34°C.

If you prefer a shower, it should not be longer than five minutes, as the hard water dries out the skin.

If you prefer a bath, it should not exceed 15 minutes. You can add a liquid emollient to the bath water to neutralize the water’s hardness. Use lipid-enriched soap (not alkaline) to gently cleanse.

Do not use cotton on the face as it can irritate; choose a very gentle cleansing product.

Remove the excess with a paper tissue or rinse.

Consult a Dermatologist & take proper guidance related to your skin condition. 

Daily Care tips for Skin that you can do it yourself.

— Prefer cotton clothes, soft to the touch (avoid synthetic materials and wool, which are often itchy).

— Use regular laundry detergent, but rinse well.

— Avoid potential allergens : dust, animal hair, mites .

— Be careful in sunny days it prevents sweating. (itching caused by sweat).

— Cut nails short to avoid excoriation when scratching.

— Wash hair with dermatological shampoos that are soft or intended for frequent use.

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