Archive for April, 2008
Dishydrotic Eczema
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Sign up for our newsletter
Dishydrotic eczema is a recurring reaction of eczematous marked by the development of eruptions of the vesicles (fluid-filled blisters) on the soles and palms. It usually occurs between the digits and along the sides. A burning sensation and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) follows. The disease is said to be […]
Discoid Eczema
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Sign up for our newsletter
There is no exact cause of discoid eczema. It can be dry or wet types. It isn’t infectious or hereditary. Discoid eczema isn’t the result of any allergies. It affects all age groups, both men and women although it is much more prevalent in middle age or […]
Asteatotic Eczema
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Sign up for our newsletter
Asteatotic eczema is also known as Xerotic eczema. This form of eczema is found mostly in older people. The skin disease makes the skin dry to the point of cracking and splitting. Asteatotic eczema usually afflicts people who have less oil secreting glands and affects areas like the lower […]
Eczema on the Scalp
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Sign up for our newsletter
One of the most common skin diseases is eczema. It is found both on children and adults. Different areas of the body are affected. Legs, hands, chests and scalps are common areas for eczema. The scalp is very susceptible to eczema. The skin on the scalp is different from other skin […]
Eczema Skin Problems
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Sign up for our newsletter
Eczema or as the doctors like to call it, atopic dermatitis is a skin problem that causes blotches or coin sized patches on the skin. Common eczema skin problems include redness, cracking and itching.
The rashes can either turn up localized such as the inside of the elbows or the back […]
Eczema Symptoms
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Sign up for our newsletter
Eczema which is known as dermatitis (medical term) causes coin shaped patches on the skin. The skin disease is an allergy that affects the skin’s outer layer. Eczema is a common malady that affects people of all ages and is suffered by both men and women. It also […]
