Posted by Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed | Posted in Understanding Eczema | Posted on 07-07-2010
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Eczema is a chronic skin disorder where sufferers have to deal with itching red rashes and dry scaly leathery skin. There may be skin blisters with oozing and crusting. Eczema is generally a symptom of some other underlying condition and sufferers come from across a wide age group starting as young as 1 month to people in their 60s. Eczema is normally more severe for infants and children with the condition improving with age. As you get older you may develop a stronger tolerance to skin sensitivities, which in turn will reduce the extreme bouts of eczema.
Causes
Hereditary – Eczema is considered to be hereditary. Studies reveal that a person is prone to eczema if his family has a history of closely linked conditions like hay fever and asthma.
Allergens – Eczema could be aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema.
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