To this day doctors do not know what exactly causes these types of eczema. Although one major factor may be due to a mal functioning immune system. Other major factors which are now being considered is the use of bathing products and woollen as well as synthetic clothing, excessive sweating has also being taken into account. Temperature and environmental allergens could also be causing outbreaks of eczema.
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is very commonly seen. The person will show signs of inflamed areas as well as these areas being itchy and is said to be caused by a malfunction of the body's immune system. This type of eczema has cycles where it will disappear and then reappear and will also depend on what factors are causing this. It seems to be family related especially when member of the family suffer from asthma or even hay fever.
Another types of eczema whereby pain and burning is experienced along side with deep blisters is Dyshidrotic dermatitis which only occur on the hands and the palms of the hands as well as on the under parts of the feet and down the sides of the fingers and toes. This type falls under another name which is vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis and again doctors do not know what causes the onset.
This types of eczema is very common during the months of spring and summer and also common in tropical climates which may suggest that heat has something to do with the onset of this type of dermatitis.
Nummular eczema which only really found in much older men and is found on the back, torso, arms and legs is diagnosed by crusted coin shaped areas and the person will complain of excess irritation and itchiness.
This chronic condition can be traced back to the person's family history where most members suffer from atopic eczema or they could be asthmas sufferers with a severe allergen history. Should this be the case then elderly person in the family are at high risk of developing nummular dermatitis. Researchers are still unsure about this disease.
There is a vague possibility that dry skin could be one of the factors as well as medications that are used in the treatment of acne could be causing nummular dermatitis although the definite cause for this disease is unidentified. When there is an eruption the person must avoid coming into contact with substances like soap and washing liquids. If you go online there is a fortune of literature on these types of eczema.
If you have any one of these types of eczema then check out my Eczema Skin Care blog for helpful tips on dealing withdyshidrotic eczema and nummular eczema.
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