What is Eczema?

Description of the disease

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that manifests as itching, redness, scaling, and inflammation. It can occur at any age and have various causes.

Classification

• Atopic eczema
• Contact eczema
• Simple (or true) eczema
• Microbial eczema

Symptoms

Symptoms of eczema include itching, redness, scaling, blisters, dry skin, and inflammation.

Causes

The causes of eczema can be genetic, immunological, environmental, allergic reactions, stress, etc.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is carried out by a dermatologist based on examination, medical history, allergy tests, and other methods.

Treatment

Treatment of eczema includes the use of topical preparations, adherence to a hypoallergenic diet, skin care, physiotherapy, and other methods.

Prevention

To prevent eczema, it is recommended to avoid contact with allergens, maintain skin hygiene, strengthen the immune system, and prevent stress.

Doctor

A dermatologist is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of eczema.