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What is eczema and how does it occur?

What should you know about the condition?

Eczema is a medical condition that makes your skin patchy, scaly, and is inflamed with red spots. At times they can also be responsible for causing blisters. It is more common in children than adults. A clear cause that results in eczema is not evident, though there are various reasons like hormones, allergic reactions, and certain food intake can result in eczema.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of eczema in children and adults?

The signs for eczema in children and adults are different from each other. Seeking early
eczema treatment in Coimbatore can help overcome the condition effectively. The common
signs to look out for:

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Dry, itchy skin

Children with eczema often experience dry and itchy skin, particularly in areas like the face, arms, behind the knees. This can lead to constant scratching irritating the skin. 

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Crusty and leaking pores

In more severe cases, children with eczema may develop blisters that can break open, causing fluid to ooze and form crusts. This can be particularly distressing and uncomfortable.

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Red, inflamed skin

Affected areas of the skin may appear red, swollen, and inflamed. This is particularly noticeable after scratching or exposure to triggers such as heat or allergens.

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Thickened skin

Chronic scratching can cause the skin to thicken over time, resulting in a leathery texture. This is commonly seen in areas that have been repeatedly scratched.

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Skin discoloration

Adults with eczema may notice discoloration in the affected areas. The skin may appear darker or lighter than the surrounding skin, particularly after flare-ups.

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Severe itching

Adults with eczema may experience intense itching that can interfere with sleep and daily activities. This itching is often persistent and can lead to skin damage. 

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Cracked and dry skin

Eczema in adults often results in dry, cracked, which may bleed or become more prone to infection. This is especially common in areas with thick skin.

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Irritated skin

Similar to children, adults may also develop inflamed and red patches on the skin. The skin may become irritated and painful, especially when exposed to irritants.

diagnostic procedures

What are diagnostic options to identify eczema?

The diagnosis of eczema does not involve any lab testing as the eczema specialist usually recommends:

Medical history

The first step in diagnosing eczema usually involves a thorough review of the patient’s medical history.

Patch testing

Patch testing is used to identify potential allergens or irritants that might be triggering the eczema.

Physical examination

A physical examination is conducted to assess the appearance of the skin and determine the areas affected.

Scrap test

If an infection is suspected, a doctor may take a skin scraping or swab from an affected area to test for infections.

TREATMENT IN Sri Ramakrishna Hospital

What is the treatment for atopic dermatitis? What is the recovery procedure for atopic eczema?

Even though the medical advancements have brought various solutions for health conditions, eczema is yet to get a proper cure. Eczema in a few people usually fades away with time, and few need to live with the condition as it is a lifetime condition.

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FAQs

These are the most commonly asked questions about eczema treatment. If you have any other questions, please Get in touch

No, eczema is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another through touch or shared items. It is an inflammatory skin condition that leads to dry, itchy, and red patches on the skin.
Eczema is a condition that cannot be completely cured. Although with proper medication and eczema treatment you can manage the condition effectively without any flare ups.
Unfortunately eczema is a condition that cannot be prevented. Although once the condition is developed, you can follow a few lifestyle options that can help prevent the eczema flare ups.
There is no proper evidence of causes of eczema though there are few reasons that can trigger the eczema condition. Harsh soaps with irritants, allergic organisms like dust mites, certain microorganisms, specific foods, hormonal imbalance, and family hereditary can be among the few causes of eczema.
Usually anyone can develop eczema. But in case a close family member has eczema then there is 75% of developing eczema.
The cost of eczema treatment in Coimbatore varies according to the severity of eczema, ointments and the specific treatments prescribed according to the needs of the patient.
Some of the common foods to avoid with eczema include eggs, dairy, citrus, soy, tomatoes, gluten, and some spice varieties like cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. People with eczema on their hands and feet should avoid nickel foods because they can trigger the symptoms.
While eczema won’t spread from one person to another, but it is possible to spread to different parts of your body, notably during the flare-up. During the flare-up, you may witness a worsening of symptoms like intensely dry and itchy skin.

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