Eczema

Symptoms

Dry, cracked skin.
Itchiness (pruritus)
Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on your skin color.
Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin.
Oozing and crusting.
Thickened skin.
Darkening of the skin around the eyes.
Raw, sensitive skin from scratching.

Complications

Fluid oozing from the skin.
A yellow crust on the skin surface.
Small yellowish-white spots appearing in the eczema.
The skin becoming swollen and sore.
Feeling hot and shivery and generally unwell.

Causes

Flare-ups of eczema can be caused by foods, cosmetics, soaps, wool, dust mites, mold, pollen, dog or cat dander, dry climate and other variables. If you have an infant with eczema, your allergist might advise you to bathe him at least once a day and immediately apply moisturizer after the bath.

Risk factors

Your genes: You're more likely to have eczema if there's a history of eczema or dermatitis in your family. You're also at a higher risk if there's a history of asthma, hay fever and/or allergies. Common allergies include pollen, pet hair or foods that trigger an allergic reaction.

Prevention

Moisturize your skin regularly or when your skin becomes dry. ...
Take baths or showers with warm, not hot, water.
Stay hydrated and drink at least eight glasses of water each day. ...
Wear loose clothes made of cotton and other natural materials. ...
Manage your stress and emotional triggers.

Procedure

ure- Keep water contact as brief as possible and use gentle body washes and cleansers instead of regular soaps. Lukewarm baths are better than long, hot baths.
Do not scrub or dry the skin too hard or for too long.
After bathing, apply lubricating ointments to damp ski

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