salam..
previously...i have been exposed on the general term of eczema..well..i can say that i'm having eczema...but what kind of eczema that is haunting me day n night? first thing first..let us go on what is eczema..
Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation (dermatitis). The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis(sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably). However, there are many different forms of eczema.
Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants, and about 85% of those affected have an onset prior to 5 years of age. Eczema will permanently resolve by age 3 in about half of affected infants. In others, the condition tends to recur throughout life. People with eczema often have a family history of the condition or a family history of other allergic conditions, such as asthma or hay fever. The nature of the link between these conditions is inadequately understood. Up to 20% of children and 1%-2% of adults are believed to have eczema. Eczema is slightly more common in girls than in boys. It occurs in people of all races.
Eczema is not contagious, but since it is believed to be at least partially inherited, it is not uncommon to find members of the same family affected.
ok..now u know what eczema is right?
now let us go to the causes of eczema..
Doctors do not know the exact cause of eczema, but a defect of the skin that impairs its function as a barrier, possibly combined with an abnormal function of the immune system, are believed to be important factors. Studies have shown that in people with atopic dermatitis there are gene defects that lead to abnormalities in certain proteins (such as filaggrin) that are important in maintaining the barrier of normal skin.
Some forms of eczema can be triggered by substances that come in contact with the skin, such as soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents, jewelry, or sweat. Environmental allergens (substances that cause allergic reactions) may also cause outbreaks of eczema. Changes in temperature or humidity, or even psychological stress, can lead to outbreaks of eczema in some people.
from these symptoms..i still don't know on what r the causes of my eczema..if let's say it is from food..well..I've done with my 'pantang' period..if it is about the detergent and soap..i'm using the one with the precaution for sensitive skin only..if it is from my jewellery..well..i can't wear metals..but..it also occurs whenever i'm wearing gold..so..what is the actual problem? i'm wondering until now..before we go any further..let us go on the symptoms and signs of eczema..
Eczema most commonly causes dry, reddened skin that itches or burns, although the appearance of eczema varies from person to person and varies according to the specific type of eczema. Intense itching is generally the first symptom in most people with eczema. Sometimes, eczema may lead to blisters and oozing lesions, but eczema can also result in dry and scaly skin. Repeated scratching may lead to thickened, crusty skin.
While any region of the body may be affected by eczema, in children and adults, eczema typically occurs on the face, neck, and the insides of the elbows, knees, and ankles. In infants, eczema typically occurs on the forehead, cheeks, forearms, legs, scalp, and neck.
Eczema can sometimes occur as a brief reaction that only leads to symptoms for a few hours or days, but in other cases, the symptoms persist over a longer time and are referred to as chronic dermatitis.
but still...this does not explain any on my palms and fingers..
after i am done with my research on eczema..at least now..I know the classification or type of my eczema..it is..Dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrotic dermatitis)..it is an irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn. The cause of dyshidrotic eczema is unknown. Dyshidrotic eczema is also known as vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis, dyshidrosis, or pompholyx. This form of eczema occurs in up to 20% of people with hand eczema and is more common during the spring and summer months and in warmer climates. Males and females are equally affected, and the condition can occur in people of any age.
haaahh.. this type of eczema is well matched with my current eczema..sometimes..it is caused by my stress symptoms..but..it can also occurs at anytime..even though for the moment like i am happy as the sunshine (^_<)..so..now we know that..the cause of my eczema is still unknown..but..PREVENTION is BETTER THAN CURE..so..i need to pantang pantang jugak la..especially for chicken..eggs..seafood..and many more..but..I would seldomly munch meat or mutton...mutton would be the least..plus fish..this is because..fishes at my hostel...I am not saying that they have not been cooked very well..but they still have some of the internal organs..
so now..I've known the cause my my eczema is still unknown..but PREVENTION is BETTER than CURE right? so insyaAllah.. will improve on it! (^_<)..all my thanks to
www.medicine.net...
wassalam..
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