The terms eczema and dermatitis are often used interchangeably to describe the same condition. Eczema affects approximately 26 million Americans (Dermatology Times, Oct.1998). Eczema is characterized by a rash, dryness of skin, itching, and redness of skin (Rouse). Eczema occurs due to the overproduction of damaging inflammatory skin cells which continue to worsen as a result of certain factors in the environment.
Examining the world of eczema, it's causes, and treatments can be a difficult and confusing journey. The many types of eczema seem to be at times confusing even to the dermatologists. The many names attached to the same skin condition is mind boggling. Join me as I try to deciper all this confusion.
posted by mark belling @ 9:57 AM
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