Eczema
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Eczema
Eczema affects the skin’s ability to self-protection making your skin more delicate and more likely to get infected or dry out. Eczema is not contagious meaning it does not spread from person to person. There are ways to treat your symptoms that can help you deal with them.
Some people outgrow eczema while growing up while others continue to have it throughout their lives. This article will discuss different types, causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of eczema.
Eczema causes
Eczema is caused by a confluence of factors including immune system excitation, genetic factors, environmental stressors, and emotional turmoil. When your skin’s natural barrier is compromised against these elements then atopic eczema develops. As a result, your skin’s ability to defend itself from irritants and allergens is reduced.
Eczema symptoms
Symptoms of eczema can vary according to age and in most cases they are mild. Here are some of the symptoms of eczema according to age.
General symptoms irrespective of age include:
- Red rashes.
- Itchy skin.
- Swelling on the skin.
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