Friday, June 03, 2005
Baby Eczema
Considered to be one of the more common types of eczema; baby eczema is described as a red rash on the cheeks, chin, torso. The cause is usually thought to be environmental.A variety of things can contribute to cause eczema. Most commonly, the main cause of eczema is a general allergy of sensitivity (www.medinfo.co.uk). This results in atopic eczema and is associated with asthma and hay fever. Eczema can also result from skin contact with a substance that irritates the skin. Substances such as laundry detergents, soaps, diesel or engine oils, strong chemicals, cleaners, etc. commonly cause skin inflammation for individuals with eczema. Upon contact, the immune system reacts and will cause the skin to become inflamed, irritated, and very sore. Varicose veins can also cause eczema. This form of eczema affects the lower legs of individuals with poor circulation. Some foods have also been known to cause eczema.The most common form of eczema is atopic eczema. Atopic eczema is marked by dryness, thickening, excoriation, and even scarring (Hall 79). This chronic condition is not contagious; the cause is hereditary and usually begins in infancy as a rash on the scalp, face or upper extremitities of the baby. Atopic eczema is most commonly located in areas where the body bends or experiences contact thus creating friction that can cause eczema.
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