2008 May

Archive for May, 2008

Eczema Eyelid

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Signs of eczema eyelid are scaling, erythema (redness of the skin) and edema (excess fluid). These conditions are also associated with burnings and pruritus (itchiness). A couple of causes are skin irritants and allergens in the atmosphere. Because of the thin, sensitive skin near and around the eyes, the eyelids are easily susceptible […]

Nummular Eczema

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

The medical term for nummular eczema is nummular eczematous dermatitis. This skin disorder manifests itself in patches of round coin-sized discolored skin. Allergies to medicine are a likely cause of nummular eczema. People who have dry skin are frequent sufferers of this disorder. It also increases in the winter (drier cold […]

Eczema Lotions

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Eczema is an inflammation of the upper layer of skin which is commonly known as dermatitis. Eczema usually describes swollen, reddened and itchy skin. Different types of eczema are atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, xerotic eczema and the most common type, seborrhoeic dermatitis. Causes of eczema can be dust mites, animal saliva, stress, […]

Baby Acne Eczema

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

About 3 weeks of age is when most babies start to display baby acne eczema. The delicate face of the newborn is covered with red bumps and rashy looking patches. It can look like pimples and mostly appears on the cheeks and forehead. It may also appear on the back. There […]