Eczema Treatment and Research

The many symptoms that mimic eczema and the many skin conditions with symptoms similar to eczema can make the diagnosis of eczema difficult.

Eczema is used to describe all kinds of red, blistering, oozing, scaly, brownish, thickened, and itching skin conditions. Eczema is associated with dry, rough, red, itchy, skin dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.

Atopic dermatitis is related to asthma and hay fever-type allergies, and is often seen in early childhood. This type of acne-related condition is characterized by a speedy distribution of reddish irritation that can be prickly, swollen and erupted. The eyelids, neck and hands are most commonly affected in adults.

Perioral Dermatitis is an acne-like inflammation generally consists of small red bumps or even pus bumps and mild peeling as the skin is extremely aggravated. It is believed that topical steroids, residue from asthma inhalers t containing steroids, cinnamon, lipstick, lip balms, cosmetics, toothpaste and even moisturizers contribute to perioral dermatitis.

Milia sometimes referred to as milk spots or oil seeds, are benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the skin. These little white bumps, or milia, are keratin-filled cysts, or simply little globs of protein under the skin. Milia can be mistaken for stubborn acne whiteheads.To reduce creating milia around the eyes, use eye creams with the least amount of ingredients possible to avoid irritating the delicately thin eye area. Also, gently touch the eyes and avoid rubbing the eyes vigorously so as not to damage the skin

In its classic symptoms rosacea is patchy flushing (redness) and inflammation, particularly on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and around the mouth.

The butterfly rash of lupus can also lead to a mis-diagnosis of eczema. A common symptom of lupus includes a red rash or color change on the face, often in the shape of a butterfly across the nose and cheeks, which can be mistaken for rosacea.

Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms.

The International Eczema-Psoriasis Foundation

Our skin is often perceived as the window to who we are. It is only human to judge others by their appearance; therefore we are often identified by our skin condition or imperfections, or even the color of our skin. The largest human organ isn't the liver, the kidneys or the lungs; it's the skin. Our skin is our front line protection against the outside world. The skin guards our internal organs against sunburn, dirt, bacteria, and other dangers. As our body's largest organ, the skin is also the first to react to change. A number of factors can affect the skin.

The mission of the International Eczema-Psoriasis Foundation is to gather in one place information pertinent to eczema and psoriasis and to make the information helpful and easy to read and implement. The information provided has been found on in medical books and the web, and Dermatological Journal articles about the 156 various forms of dermatitis, and the 10 major terms describing eczema, and the six major terms describing psoriasis. Many dermatologist intermix the terms of eczema and psoriasis. We do not provide medical advice as you should always consult your dermatologist to diagnose the symptom that you are experiencing.

Eczema-Ltd: Understanding and Treating Eczema Craquele

Eczema Craquele has a tendency to flare in winter and appears on the legs, arms, and hands. Asteatotic eczema is defined as dry, cracked, fissured skin and redness. Large dry scales may form on the skin giving a "crazy-paving" appearance to the skin. Fair-skinned, sensitive or elderly people who bathe a lot in hot showers or tubs are at risk to develop Asteatotic eczema. Moisturizing the skin regularly and switching from soap to a cleansing bar for dry sensitive skin such as Neutrogena transparent facial bar for dry skin formula - fragrance free, Dove that has been known for years for use on sensitive skin.