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What is eczema?

Eczema is manifested by chronic itching and dry skin. Usually, symptoms occur only during certain periods, while the rest of the time the skin is normal.

Symptoms of eczema include:

* The skin is constantly dry.
* Areas red, itchy, usually worse during the winter.
* The affected area may get wet if scratched raw.
* Among young children is more common on the inside of the elbows and the wrists and behind the knees can also occur in the neck, ankles, feet and other body areas.
* In older children may appear on the hands, feet and eyelids.
* In infants often begins on the cheeks.
* After a while the skin may change color and become thicker.

What is the cause of eczema?

The cause of eczema, but seems to be inherited. Many people have allergies and eczema can also develop.

The eczema usually presents in the following circumstances:

* When the skin comes into contact with some irritant such as soap or bleach.
* When skin is exposed to water for long without a moisturizer is applied below.
* When there are seasonal changes in moisture or air.

What care should be taken?

Keep your skin hydrated.

* Follow your doctor’s recommendations to bathe, since according to skin type needs vary.
* Use a non-deodorant soap or perfume, for example, soap essences. Avoid strong soaps. Do not use bubble bath (bubbles). Avoid shampoos contact eczema.
* Dry gently with a towel, without rubbing, to remove excess water and leave skin slightly damp.
* To help keep skin hydrated, apply an unscented moisturizer throughout the body just after bathing and several times a day
* If the frequent use of moisturizers does not relieve symptoms, consult your doctor, who probably will prescribe a medicated cream.
* If you have been prescribed a medicated cream for eczema, apply before moisturizer. In most cases, medicated creams may be used only once or twice a day.

How to prevent and control itching

Avoid exposure to:

* Excessive heat.
* Air dry (if necessary, use a humidifier).
* Chlorine (in public pools or hot tubs).

Clothing that is in contact with the skin should be cotton, it is advisable to avoid wool clothing that can irritate the skin. Also, you should wash new clothes before wearing, to make it less irritating. Keep child’s fingernails short and clean to avoid scratching and prevent infection. To sleep, children more

small they can put cotton socks or gloves on the hands, to avoid

Scratching. He or she may prescribe a medication for itching.

When should I call the clinic?

Call the clinic if:

* The itch will not let him sleep.
* The itching is intense and can not stop scratching.
* The rash becomes raw, or bleeds.
* The skin appears infected or oozes.
* Has a fever over 101 º F (38.3 º C).

Produce ann infection, you may be prescribed oral antibiotics.

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