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New Deffinitions : Types of Eczema (Dermatitis)

// October 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // definitions, identify, questions

• Atopic dermatitis is often referred to as “eczema,” which is a general term for the several types of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin. )
• Is a chronic (long-lasting)
• Not contagious
• Emotional factors, such as stress, can make the condition worse, but they do not cause the disease

Types of Eczema (Dermatitis)

• Allergic Contact Eczema (dermatitis): A red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, such as poison ivy or certain preservatives in creams and lotions.
• Atopic Dermatitis: A chronic skin disease characterized by itchy, inflamed skin.
• Contact Eczema: A localized reaction that includes redness, itching, and burning where the skin has come into contact with an allergen (an allergy-causing substance) or with an irritant such as an acid, a cleaning agent, or other chemical.
• Dyshidrotic Eczema: Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn.
• Neurodermatitis: Scaly patches of the skin on the head, lower legs, wrists, or forearms caused by a localized itch (such as an insect bite) that become intensely irritated when scratched.
• Nummular Eczema: Coin-shaped patches of irritated skin-most common on the arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs-that may be crusted, scaling, and extremely itchy.
  Seborrheic Eczema: Yellowish, oily, scaly patches of skin on the scalp, face, and occasionally other parts of the body.
• Stasis Dermatitis: A skin irritation on the lower legs, generally related to circulatory problems.

The Wiki on Dyshidrosis

// July 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // definitions

Dyshidrosis, also termed Dyshidrotic Eczema, Pompholyx, Acute vesiculobullous hand eczema,^[1] and Dyshidrotic Dermatitis, is a skin condition that is characterized by small blisters on the hands or feet. It is an acute, chronic, or recurrent dermatosis of the fingers, palms, and soles, characterized by a sudden onset of many deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles; later, scaling, fissures and lichenification occur. Recurrence is common and for many can be chronic. Incidence/Prevalence is said to be 20/100,000 in the United States, however, many cases of eczema are diagnosed as garden-variety atopic eczema without further investigation, so it is possible this figure is misleading.

This condition is not contagious to others, but due to its unsightly nature can cause significant distress in regards to social interactions with others.

The name comes from the word “dyshidrotic,” meaning “bad sweating,” which was once believed to be the cause but this association is unproven; there are many cases present that have no history of excessive sweating. There are a number of different factors which may trigger the outbreak of dyshidrosis such as allergens, stress or seasonal changes. Emotional stress may also further aggravate the condition.

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