Different Services Provide By Hair & Laser Clinic
Different Services Provide By Hair & Laser Clinic
Eczema
Eczema is a broad term applied to any inflammatory condition of the skin. Patients with eczema have the following problems
1. Itching with redness and fluid filled blister like lesions or oozing (Acute stage)
2. Itching and dryness of the skin (Sub Acute stage)
3. Itching with dark / whitish discoloration of the skin and thickening of the skin in chronic stages
Eczema can be an allergic response from within the body (Endogenous) or from external sources (exogenous). Stress is also a major factor in increasing eczema.
Treatment
1. Identifying the cause as to endogenous or exogenous
2. Avoiding exogenous factors if present (Sunlight, some applications and preparations, perfumes, ointments etc.)
3. Relief of itching by oral antihistamines
4. Topical emollients and corticosteroids
FAQs
1. What is eczema? It is a reaction pattern of the skin to internal or external factors, characterized by itching, oozing, fluid filled lesions and discolouration of the skin.
2. Is it curable? Some types of eczema can be cured and all types can be treated with creams, lotions and tablets and requires regular followup with your dermatologist.
3. Does it spread to others No, eczema is not an infection, so it does not spread to others.Sometimes it can get infected due to scratching.
4. What are the factors that increase eczema? Some external factors as mentioned and stress are major factors.which can increase eczema.