what is eczema?

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Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. It can appear as blisters that crust over to become scaly, itchy rashes, or as dry, thick patches of skin with scales. The main symptom is itching, and symptoms can come and go. Although eczema is not contagious, it is very common. Estimates are that more than 15 million people in the United States have eczema. People with eczema often have a personal or family history of allergies. There is no cure, however, treatments can reduce symptoms and help prevent outbreaks.

Signs and Symptoms:

The most common signs of eczema are:
Dry, extremely itchy skin
Blisters with oozing and crusting
Red skin around the blisters
Raw areas on the skin from scratching, which can cause bleeding
Dry, leathery areas that are either darker or lighter than their normal skin tone (called lichenification)
Scaling, or thickened skin
Eczema: a chronic skin disease
Eczema is a chronic skin condition involving periods of apparently clear skin, first signs and symptoms, and flares. Some people refer to this as the eczema cycle. 

Did you know?
Eczema triggers can cause flares.
Eczema itch tends to get worse at night.
About 80% of people with eczema also tend to develop asthma and/or allergic rhinitis (“allergies”).

In the developed world approximately 10% to 15% of children under 5 years of age have eczema and 60% of these outgrow it. About 1% to 3% of adults suffer from eczema. A study conducted in Canadian cities suggested that 15% to 20% of children suffered from eczema over their lifetime.

Causes of Eczema
If a family member has or had an allergic disease, eczema, asthma or allergic rhinitis, your chances of getting eczema are higher. Seventy percent of patients with eczema have a family member with an allergic disease. Environmental factors are also thought to play a role.


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