Types of Skin Conditions

The cause of skin conditions range from sunburn and drug reactions to genetics and pregnancy. Many of the causes can be avoided with a little prevention, while others are more random in occurrence.

Learn more about the skin at:
http://www.internationaleczema-psoriasisfoundation.org/

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Cradle Cap

Cradle cap is a common condition affecting babies under one year old, the exact cause of which is unknown. Also referred to as infantile seborrheic eczema, it usually starts on the scalp or the diaper area and quickly spreads. Although this type of eczema looks unpleasant, it is not sore or itchy and does not cause the baby to feel uncomfortable or unwell. Normally this type of eczema will clear in just a few months.

The greasy yellow scales may look unpleasant but they are not uncomfortable or itchy and will resolve in a number of months. The reason for this is the continuing secretion of the greases seen on a baby right after birth. When this dries up, the scalp will clear. In the meantime, gentle shampooing and massage with warm olive oil will help.

The Most Common Eczema

The most common form of eczema is atopic eczema. Atopic eczema is marked by dryness, thickening, excoriation, and even scarring (Hall 79). This chronic condition is not contagious; the cause is hereditary and usually begins in infancy as a rash on the scalp, face or upper extremitities of the baby. Atopic eczema is most commonly located in areas where the body bends or experiences contact thus creating friction that can cause eczema. Young housewives and househusbands may have their first recurrence of atopic eczema as an adult due to the tasks of dishwashing and raising a child (Hall 79). This type of eczema affects 15 million people and is usually accompanied by asthma and hay fever (Dermatology Times, October 1998).

Trigger factors for atopic eczema may include soap, harsh chemicals, heat and humidity, stress, certain foods (most common offenders include eggs, milk, wheat, soy protein, and peanut). Many of these ingredients can turn up in unusual places, such as all-natural soaps, makeup, cream or lotions. Inhalant allergens such as house dust mites, pets, pollen and cut grass are also triggers that can cause eczema. Atopic dermatitis is normally associated with a family history of asthma or allergic rhinitis accompanied by chronic or recurrent dry, extremely itchy, inflamed lesions.

Defining Perioral Dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis affects mostly women. In addition to redness around the mouth, the symptoms of perioral dermatitis may also include small red bumps or even pus bumps and mild peeling. Treatments include using a non-tartar, non-fluoride toothpaste. Lip balms, lipstick, or toothpaste can also cause perioral dermatitis

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Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Eczema

The National Eczema Society has produced this page on frequently asked questions. It may not provide all the answers you seek but will certainly provide you with some insight into where to begin.
http://www.eczema.org/faqfile.htm

Reducing Eczema in Allergic Infants

Adding the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus GG (LGG) to the daily diet of children with a food allergy helped to reduce eczema symptoms, report researchers. Click here for the complete article.

Wet-Wrap Therapy

Wet Wraps Can Relieve Severe Eczema. If it seems that absolutely nothing will alleviate that red, cracked, and unbearably itchy skin, you may want to ask your dermatologist about wet-wrap therapy. (more...)

Eczema Sufferers Often Bullied or Teased About their Condition.

An international study1 backed by the National Eczema Society and global patient support groups, has revealed that more than a quarter of patients with atopic eczema have been bullied or teased because of their skin condition.

The results of the ISOLATE (International Study Of Life with ATopic Eczema), released today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology congress in Florence, Italy, show that eczema patients face a lifetime of isolation, bullying, discrimination and under-performance at school and work.

As the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind ever conducted and supported by international patient associations and physicians, ISOLATE reveals for the first time the extent of the emotional suffering caused by atopic eczema. Two thousand people from eight countries (France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, UK and US) with moderate to severe atopic eczema were interviewed for the study.

To read the complete article, go to:
http://www.eczema.org/

Updates on the Battle Between Eildel and Protopic

Utah doctors say too many patients are panicking over a study suggesting that two popular eczema treatments may increase the risk for cancer. The FDA may require its strongest black box warning on the products, even though the study at this point suggests only a "theoretical" link.
Active ingredients resemble those in a drug called Cyclosporin. Like that anti-rejection compound used on transplant patients, the creams dampen the body's over reactive immune response topically, clearing up skin conditions without the need for steroids. Brian Williams, M.D., Dermatologist: "They have many more known side effects. Steroids have been around for years. We know what they do. We know that in higher potencies we can get thinning of the skin, we can increase blood pressure, we can increase blood sugars."
But Dr. Brian Williams says dermatologists have seen none of those side effects in these new non-steroidal topical creams. Yet when high doses were given to animals, researchers saw an increased risk of skin cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Again, we're talking about a big difference between the amount given experimentally to animals and the dose given topically to humans.
Dr. Williams: “The dosing you're getting with that is about 30 times less than the dosing they would have given to the animal."
And animals were given the compound orally, not topically on the skin. Dermatologists, like many other physicians, fear paranoia now over "theoretical" risks is becoming all too pervasive, indicting medications before all the facts are in.
Dr. Williams: “If you don’t look at the facts behind the paper you’ll be afraid.”
The manufacturers of these two creams have agreed to conduct additional research for the FDA to find out if there really is an "actual" risk to humans, and if so to what extent.