Brief Descriptions of the Various Types of Eczema

Types of ECZEMA:
Contact Eczema is eczema caused by physical contact with an irritant or allergen
Light Sensitive Eczema is eczema caused by exposure to sunlight
Juvenile Plantar Eczema is eczema caused by footwear
Eczema Craquele: skin has a "crazy paving" appearance
Eczema Herpeticum is eczema caused by herpes simplex virus
Atopic Eczema is an inherited condition thought to be caused by an allergic reaction
Infantile Eczema ("cradle cap") is a temporary eczema in babies
Adult Seborrheic Eczema is eczema thought to be caused by a yeast
Varicose Eczema is eczema caused by poor circulation in the legs
Discoid Eczema appears in coin-shaped areas on the skin
Dyshidrotic Eczema appears as itchy blisters