Between 10 and 20 percent of people worldwide develop atopic Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), making it the most common type of Eczema. For an estimated 65 percent‚ atopic dermatitis begins during their first year of life, and 90 percent have the condition before age 5. While rare, atopic dermatitis can first appear at puberty or later.
Eczema is a disorder which results in dry, itchy, inflamed skin. There are many types of eczema and they usually have the same symptoms of intense itch, a recurring rash, scaly areas of skin, or rough and leathery patches. If you, or your child, are bothered by any of these symptoms, it is likely to be eczema, of which atopic dermatitis is the most often type. Other types include seborrhoeic eczema (a common cause of “dandruff”), irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.
Eczema tends to run in families with a history of asthma or hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Other factors that can trigger eczema are exercise, heat and sweating, woollen clothing, grass intolerance or emotional stress.
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Eczema outbreaks can usually be reduced with some simple precautions. The following suggestions may help to reduce the severity and frequency of flare-ups:
After consultation with a dermatologist, over-the-counter creams and cleansers, topical steroids, non-steroid prescription ointments, antihistamines, antibiotics, oral anti-inflammatory medications or even UV-phototherapy may be prescribed depending on the severity of the eczema.
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