Dyshidrotic Eczema Hands and Feet
Medical science is still divided by what exactly causes eczema and whether it is a genetic trait, the genetic link remains to be proved. The signs are quite unmistakable, with areas of dry, red and itchy skin that are very pronounced. When you have this skin condition you may also have blisters on the surface of the skin that may have many scabs.
While a number of forms exist, the most common is the form of atopic eczema, this too is known, like the rest, to have a severe itching symptom. Unfortunately, with atopic eczema, scratching these affected areas aggravates the condition more even though it does bring temporary relief from the itching. Unfortunately a serious side effect is the skin becomes much more sensitive, sufferers usually have reactions to washing detergents, soaps and even makeup.
When it is found in young children it is usually seen just below the surface of the skin as a small patch. Although the primary factor with eczema is itching you might still be susceptible to normal rashes, in these situations it is not the disorder causing the problem as itching is the one consistent factor with the condition. Eczema patients are given creams and lotions for example to use when they have flare-ups but if they use the treatment on some itchy skin where there is a rash and if the itching is helped but the rash remains it is more than likely that the rash has nothing to do with the itch.
Another problem to be aware of before this disorder is diagnosed, is that other conditions have itching as a symptom of a medical condition. Keep in mind though that eczema without a rash does not exist and it is still a problem today to fully understand the cause of itching. Red skin is another symptom of and this is as a result of the increased blood flow in the area. With eczema, the skin can become inflamed for many reasons because it is already highly sensitive, scratching can lead to bacteria infecting the area and making the inflammation worse.
Blisters are also a symptom and in an active condition, the blisters seen are small, although there are cases when the blisters are larger, a bacterial infection or a condition of your particular skin type many be the cause of this. Most often, the blisters seen as a symptom are filled with fluid, great care is required not to make matters worse (by scratching) than they already are.
While a number of forms exist, the most common is the form of atopic eczema, this too is known, like the rest, to have a severe itching symptom. Unfortunately, with atopic eczema, scratching these affected areas aggravates the condition more even though it does bring temporary relief from the itching. Unfortunately a serious side effect is the skin becomes much more sensitive, sufferers usually have reactions to washing detergents, soaps and even makeup.
When it is found in young children it is usually seen just below the surface of the skin as a small patch. Although the primary factor with eczema is itching you might still be susceptible to normal rashes, in these situations it is not the disorder causing the problem as itching is the one consistent factor with the condition. Eczema patients are given creams and lotions for example to use when they have flare-ups but if they use the treatment on some itchy skin where there is a rash and if the itching is helped but the rash remains it is more than likely that the rash has nothing to do with the itch.
Another problem to be aware of before this disorder is diagnosed, is that other conditions have itching as a symptom of a medical condition. Keep in mind though that eczema without a rash does not exist and it is still a problem today to fully understand the cause of itching. Red skin is another symptom of and this is as a result of the increased blood flow in the area. With eczema, the skin can become inflamed for many reasons because it is already highly sensitive, scratching can lead to bacteria infecting the area and making the inflammation worse.
Blisters are also a symptom and in an active condition, the blisters seen are small, although there are cases when the blisters are larger, a bacterial infection or a condition of your particular skin type many be the cause of this. Most often, the blisters seen as a symptom are filled with fluid, great care is required not to make matters worse (by scratching) than they already are.