Eczema Research
Eczema is an itchy, chronic condition of the skin that develops small and large patches of red rash. This is called atopic dermatitis in children and infants and in adults it is called eczema; but sometimes it is called atopic dermatitis eczema. People who have eczema have a genetic connection because it seems to run in families and also those afflicted with eczema usually have other atopic diseases such as asthma and hay fever. A family history of eczema and other atopic diseases is an indication of atopic dermatitis that may help the doctor in a diagnosis of an infant. Symptoms of eczema vary from person to person. Some may have small red patches with no blisters and others with severe itching and deep wide patches with blisters. But one symptom that is in everyone with the condition is the itching. Severe scratching of the itching should be suppressed because if the skin is broken, it can lead to a bacterial infection.
Eczema is most severe between ages of two and four and then it begins to improve and by early teens usually disappears. There are no cures for a chronic condition of eczema in an adult but there are many things that will give some relief. Avoiding substances that irritate the skin will prevent rash. Moistures on the skin are also helpful. There are many drugs and products available from a dermatologist that are beneficial, and there are many over-the-counter products that have proved helpful in some people, but results vary.
