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by Clare Denton

Medical science is still trying to ascertain why eczema affects some people and not others although a genetic trait has been suggested; whilst some believe that external causes are to blame for the condition. Sufferers have to endure a condition that leaves patches of dry itchy skin that looks inflamed. Small crusty blisters may also be present in the affected areas.

Although there are a number of different types, the most common is atopic eczema; however, all forms share one main symptom: that of severe itching. Scratching helps, especially with atopic eczema but this is guaranteed to worsen the situation and make it flare up. Unfortunately a serious side effect is the skin becomes much more sensitive; sufferers avoid contact with soaps and washing powders but other man-made items such as make-up can have the same effect as well.

The situation in small children doesn’t look as severe at first as the patchy red skin is not on the skins surface but below it. The one consistent factor with eczema is the itchy skin; if this ‘itchiness’ is not present in a person who suffers with the condition then it is unlikely to be a symptom of it. However, if the itching has been somehow improved by eczema treatment but the rash has not, then the rash may not be related to the itch.

Because itching is a symptom in many problems related to the skin, including this skin disorder, this is not the basis of diagnosing the condition. Eczema itching and rashes go hand in hand but medical science still can’t full explain why the skin itches the way it does. One of the more noticeable symptoms of is the red skin in the location of the rash which is caused by increased blood flow.

In cases of eczema, the process of the skin inflammation is a very complex one and can be triggered by many different factors; it can also flare up if your skin gets infected by a bacteria.

Every sufferer is warned about blisters as they can be damaged by scratching or carelessness and whilst some are filled with fluid, others have a pus like substance; further infection is almost assured if the blisters are damaged, this is why scratching can just aggravate an already sensitive condition.

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