Eczema Treatment

Eczema is a rough red oozy rash that comes in patches. The fluid which has oozed then dries up to form a hard scab. Because the are a is itchy, it often gets scratched and may become infected.

Eczema can develop in a number of ways:

1. Irritation of the skin can lead to eczema; the common causes are over-exposure to water, soaps and detergents. Just about anyone can develop an irritant eczema, but the problem is much more common in people with dry skins. ”

2. Allergic reactions to substances which come in contact with the skin can also result in eczemas. This could result from contact with metals, (jewellery) vegetables, plants, and medicines.

3. Eczemas can also result from eating certain foods or taking certain medicines. Almost any food stuff can cause eczemas, but the ones that most commonly cause problems are eggs and dairy products.

4. Inherited eczema or what the doctor would call atopic eczema is a problem seen most commonly in small children. The eczema tends to improve as the child grows up. It is less frequently seen in children who are breast-fed. Close relatives of children “suffering from atopic eczema may have asthma or skin problems.