Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin disorder which makes parts or whole of the skin itchy and inflamed. It is a chronic disease which tends to occur periodically before regressing. The common type in children is atopic dermatitis but many other types are prevalent across all ages. It appears on the faces of children, as well as inside the elbows and behind the knees. It affects both genders equally and isn’t contagious.
Symptoms:
• Intensely itchy skin
• Inflamed skin
• Dry skin
• Thickened skin
• Scaly skin
• Cracked skin
• Rough skin
• Small raised bumps on skin which seep fluid when scratched
• Red to brownish-grey patches on skin
Diagnoses:
• Physical examination
• Patch test
Treatments:
Medications
• Creams that control itching and help repair the skin
• Drugs to fight infection.
• Oral drugs that control inflammation
• Newer option for severe eczema
Therapies
• Wet dressings
• Light therapy
Counselling
• Relaxation, behaviour modification and biofeedback
For Infant eczema
• Identifying and avoiding skin irritants
• Avoiding extreme temperatures
• Lubricating your baby's skin with bath oils, creams or ointments
