...Eczema According to the National Eczema Association, more than 30 million Americans suffer from eczema. Eczema affects those of all skin colors and 90% of people affected suffered from eczema before the age of 5 (“Atopic Dermatitis”). Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that presents acutely or chronically. Risk factors include if family members have eczema/asthma/hay fever, living conditions, gender, and mother’s age upon birth. The prevalence of having eczema increases greatly if a parent has the disease. The risk is also increased if residency is in a cold climate or developed country/city. Females are more likely than males to have eczema and the older a mother is at childbirth, the higher the risk for eczema for the child (“Atopic Dermatitis”). http://nationaleczema.org/eczema http://nationaleczema.org/eczema Eczema symptoms include erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs (Rice 99). The area of the body can vary. Common places include elbows, knees, and face. The legs, outer arms, scalp and trunk can also be affected. Eczema affects each person differently. Some may have mild cases or others severe. Children often suffer from eczema during their first year of life and it most often presents on the face, forehead and scalp. Those suffering experience extreme itching and therefore scratch. This scratching can cause a skin infection and greater inflammation. The National Eczema Association refers to this cycle as the itch-scratch cycle (“Eczema”...
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...Eczema Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a disease that causes inflammation and irritation of the skin. In fact, that's what dermatitis means: derma means 'skin', and -itis means 'inflammation'. This irritation and inflammation of the skin can take on many forms, including swelling, rashes, pustules, and itching. Common causes for eczema include allergies, changes in hormone levels, stress, or genetic predisposition to the disease. While there is no cure for eczema, there are ways to treat it. Ointments and medicated salves can help sooth the symptoms, while prescription medications can help manage the dryness and irritation of the skin. Prevention is a best bet for eczema, including moisturizing the skin and avoiding irritants. Eczema affects the stratified squamous epithelium of the skin, and the underlying blood vessels. Causes & Triggers The exact causes of eczema are unknown. You might have inherited a tendency for eczema. You may have a family member who has eczema or who has hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or asthma. Many doctors think eczema causes are linked to allergic disease, such as hay fever or asthma. Doctors call this the atopic triad. Many children with eczema (up to 80%) will develop hay fever and/or asthma. There are many triggers of eczema that can make it flare or get worse. Below are some of the common triggers. You should learn what triggers your eczema to flare, and then try to avoid it. IRRITANTS: Irritants can make your symptoms worse. What irritates...
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...Eczema 1. Erythroderma-redness 2. Atopic dermatitis- is a skin problem that causes dry skin, intense itching, and then a red, raised rash. 3. Asthma- Coughing, especially at night, Wheezing, Shortness of breath, Chest tightness, pain, or pressure 4. Scabies – itchy rash 5. Chronic-long-term, ongoing 6. Xeroderma- Abnormally dry skin 7. Dermatologist- A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems. 8. Bulla- Large blister 9. Vesicle- Small blister 10. Intracutaneous hematoma- blood blister 11. Otorrhea- bleeding from the ear 12. Otitis externa-ear infection 13. Rubor- Skin lesions 14. Seborrheic dermatitiss- is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear. It can occur with or without reddened skin. Cradle cap is the term used when seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp of infants. 15. Dyshidrotic eczema- is a condition in which small, usually itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet. 16. Nummular eczema- is an allergy-related disorder in which itchy, coin-shaped spots or patches appear on the skin. 17. Contact dermatitis- is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. 18. Allergen- is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as "foreign" or "dangerous" but cause no response for most people. 19. Hyperpigmentation-Skin...
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...Hello Class, Eczema is a common skin disorder found in families with history. Eczema is unknown response by the body immune system. However, people can do all '' right '' things their eczema still flares. Eczema is a primary diagnosis which isn't really associated with another disorder. It is more common in cities polluted areas. When you have eczema, It means your immune system is working to hard. Your immune system usually is good, because it tries to protect your body from bad stuff like infections and diseases. There are certain things that can trigger your eczema. 1. Animal dander and saliva (when a pet licks you). 2. Scratchy clothes (such as wool). 3. Sweating a lot. 4. Soap. 5.Household cleaning products. 6.Dust. Eczema have...
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...Treatments That May Help Your Eczema Eczema is a frustrating skin condition. Your skin is dry and itchy, and you may develop inflamed areas on your skin that affect your appearance. It can be difficult to get eczema under control, and you may suffer from flares of it for years. If your eczema is severe, you'll need to be persistent and try a variety of treatments to manage it. Here are some things that may help. Lifestyle Changes It's possible you're eczema is made worse by certain allergens. You may want to have allergy tests to find out what triggers your symptoms. Once you know what to avoid, you can make changes in your home to reduce your risk of exposure. For example, you may need to remove carpets to reduce dust mites. You may need to make your bedroom a pet-free zone if you find out you're allergic to the family cat or dog. You might also need to change your diet to...
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...Atopic Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis Eczema generally manifest themselves already in childhood, is a hereditary disease. Eczema is the most common skin disease in children. It can appear at any age but most often the course is very typical. Approximately 60% of cases of eczema begin in the first year of life, and in about 30% of cases between the first and fourth year of life in 9% between the ages of 6 to 20 years. Sometimes the illness lasts long, even a lifetime. Sometimes occur periods of apparent improvement, usually in the summer, with the following periods of deterioration. Symptoms can differ depending on the age of the child occur in different parts of the body. Atopic Eczema can be divided into four categories according to age: * Infantile atopic dermatitis * Childhood atopic dermatitis (from four to ten years) * Adult atopic dermatitis First symptoms of atopic dermatitis usually appear between the second and third months of life. Occur on the skin red spots with small bubbles, which sometimes grow, burst and filtration. There are stained with blood, secretions creates a yellow or brown-red scabs. The first signs of cracks in the form of red appear most often in the folds of the auricle. These changes can then occur on the cheeks, forehead and chin, then on the sides of the trunk and limbs. Over time, these changes include body hands and feet. Although it is possible the appearance of the first symptoms of atopic dermatitis in later childhood, usually figure...
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...possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them. Induction I have choosen to look at eczema for this essay. It is something that affects me personally. Eczema is a fairly common skin condition. It is an innflamation of the upper layers of the skin. It is seen mostly in children and affects around 1 in 12 adults. There does seem to be a link between eczema, hay fever and asthma, and as yet there is no known cure for it. Atopic eczema is a genetic condition based on the interaction between a number of genes and environmental factors. In most cases there will be a family history of either eczema or one of the other ‘atopic’ conditions i.e asthma or hay fever. The symptoms of ezcema can vary from being dry, itchy and inflamed to being broken and bleeding and raw. Ezcema is linked to stress levels in people and people who suffer with ezcema can develop anxiety around the way it looks and disfigures the skin, which in turn creates greater stress levels and ultimately leads to the eczema getting worse. It can be a viscious cycle. There is not a lot of research done into the power of hypnosis and other therapies such as meditation linked to eczema. The word eczema comes from the Greek word “ekzein” which means “to boil". The most successful treatment with eczema is steriod creams and ointments, one of the main problems with eczema is its extrememly itchy and this is what causes the flare ups and weeping. This is why I believe hypnosis is such...
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...COMMON SKIN RASHES Their Causes and Cures Dr. Stephanie Hill Skin rashes are caused by many different things. They are frequently recognized by symptoms of blistering, dryness, itching, reddening, or scabbing of the skin. Some of the more common ailments that fall into the category of skin rashes are eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. This paper discusses these three common types of skin rashes. ECZEMA Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, causes the skin to appear red and blotchy. The disease can occur at any age, from infants to adults, but it typically occurs from infancy to childhood. It affects about 3 percent of the United States population. There are two types of eczema—atopic eczema and hand eczema. Atopic Eczema. Atopic eczema is caused by contact with woolen clothing, by heat, by detergents, by the house dust mite, and by stress. Hand Eczema. Hand eczema is caused by detergents, grease, oils, sensitive skin, and too much exposure to wet work. DERMATITIS Dermatitis is often referred to as contact dermatitis. Some of the more common substances that cause dermatitis are cosmetics, jewelry, household and industrial chemicals, perfumes, plants, rubber, and soaps. Contact dermatitis is further classified as either allergic contact dermatitis or irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic Contact Dermatitis. This skin rash occurs after contact is made with certain substances, called allergens. The rash occurs as a reaction of the body’s immune system to expel...
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...RATIONALE Childhood food allergies The purpose for my presentation is to inform elementary school staff of the signs and dangers with child food allergies. My presentation will provide education around the signs and symptoms of an allergic food reaction that could occur in the school. At the end of my presentation, the audience should be able to identify signs of an allergic reaction to food in order to have treatment begin in a timely/ effective manner for the child. Child care providers should be aware of the physical signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to food including anaphylaxis which is a life threatening condition. My intended audience is all staff, at all levels, working in the elementary school setting Knowledge will promote increased safety of elementary school children who suffer from food allergies. This is significant as nearly 8% of children have food allergies, with younger children affected most. Within this group, more than 15% of school aged children with food allergies have had a reaction while in school (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010) Approximately 20-25% of epinephrine administrations in schools involve individuals whose allergy was unknown at the time of the reaction. (Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Conover-Walker MK, 2001) Presentation Failure to promptly treat food anaphylaxis with epinephrine within minutes is a risk factor for fatalities, This potentially deadly disease affects 1 in every 13 children (under 18 years of age) in the U.S. That’s...
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...O’Donnelll found that digestive problems such as stomach aches and weight loss are more common in children. Also it is more likely that children will develop Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). Adults are commonly show more physical symptoms including fatigue, arthritis, depression, tingling and numbness in hands and feet, and skin rashes. It is very rare that people over the age of 30 develop an allergy, however, they usually present with DH on their skin, which is a rash often mistaken as eczema. DH is very common and it continues to reappear every time gluten is added back into the diet. These symptoms are caused by activities occurs in the immune system. When immune system is working normally the body activates the immune cells to work against the invaders and to produce proteins known as antibodies. When someones immune system mistakes healthy cells as invaders and attacks them this is when the body begins to reject gluten. When gluten is ingested the lining of the small intestine will flatten, this causes inflammation The small intestine works to keep bacteria, toxins, and water outside the body. When the lining is broken down the body becomes more susceptible to these things putting the patient more at risk for infection...
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...In America, food allergies are estimated to affect four to six percent of children and four percent of adults (“Food Allergy”). This sounds like a small amount, but it alters the life of millions of people each day. Many children show signs of an allergic response to a particular food at a young age after trying it for the first time. The research of severe food allergies allow doctors to find the best treatment possible and work towards preventing allergic responses. People with food allergies are affected when eating foods that most can tolerate without a problem. More than one hundred seventy foods are known to cause food allergies, but the most common allergenic foods, referred to as “The Big Eight” are the following: eggs, fish, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, soy, and wheat (Riddle). These account for ninety percent of all reactions (“Food Allergies”). The seriousness of the allergy requires food corporations to label if their product could possibly come into contact with any of these eight foods. The potentially deadly allergies affect every one in thirteen children in the United States alone (“Facts and Statistics”). To fully understand food allergies it is important to know what is happening inside of the body during an allergic response. Food allergies are abnormal immune system responses to a particular food or food component. When someone has a food allergy, the immune system misperceives a specific food or a substance in the food as something that is harmful...
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...Carter’s Company response about the skin irritation complaints Carter’s Company. March 22nd, 2013 During the last weeks our Company has received several reports from our customers, whose children have suffered allergic skin reactions after wearing some of the cloth pieces sold by Carter’s Company. We want to assure to all our customers that our Company is doing, and will do everything possible to continue to be worthy of their confidence in our products and to guarantee your 100% satisfaction. The Carter’s Company takes very seriously our quality control process, and for that reason our products are carefully checked and tested to assure they are in compliance with all the applicable safety standards. Nevertheless that, throughout many years Carter has used diverse types of labels to classify our clothing; and according to our experience they have always been harmless. Therefore, any case of allergic reaction in the skin produced by them is extremely uncommon. After numerous studies realized, we have been able to verify that this situation only applies to our fall collection of 2007, for which the type of label used was a solid printed background on which the text was printed (see figure 1), dissimilar of the label we used for our newer and oldest garments, in which the text is directly printed on the fabric (see figure 2), without using the solid background. (Figure 1) ...
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...What is Eczema? Eczema, which is also referred to as atopic dermatitis, causes chronic skin inflammation. This inflammation causes an itchy, red rash. If you have experienced this unpleasant skin condition, you are not alone as over 30 million Americans suffer with the scaly patches of skin caused by eczema.. Although eczema can be similar to psoriasis, it isn’t the same condition. Psoriasis is more severe and it is not preventable. Whereas, the symptoms associated with eczema can be greatly reduced by treatment and prevention. Thankfully, we at the Dermatology and Skin Cancer of Las Vegas Centers are able to successfully diagnosis various skin conditions like eczema, and get provide you with the treatment you need. We are able to do this by understanding the symptoms...
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...Eczema A skin condition related to dryness, itchiness redness and inflammation. Caused due to allergy, this skin condition is mostly caused due to inheritance from the family. Some allergies which are caused at lung level , become asthama. At eye level they become conjunctivitis but when an immune system start triggering recations at skin level, eczema or allergic dermatitis has said to occur. Though there is not a complete cure of eczema available yet, but the disese is manageable. Comventional treatments offer steroids, antihistamines,immunomodulators, calcineurin inhibitors corticosteroid tablets , etc that try to suppress the systems only to give shprtt time relief. These symptoms can falare up back again when one stops the intake of these remedies. Some creams can even cause skin thinning and can aggravate the skin condition....
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...Hand eczema is being shown in the picture above. Scaly, red blisters can be seen. Eczema is the term used for a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to become irritated and inflamed. The cause of eczema is unknown, but it is believed that is the body’s immune system overreacting to an irritant. Eczema is also commonly found in families with a history of allergies and asthma. An eczema flare up is usually caused by a trigger. Some of the most common and well known triggers are: dry skin, cleaning products and irritants, stress, hot or cold temperature, sweating, infection, allergies, and hormones. Eczema symptoms will vary from person to person. Usually eczema will not look the same for every person, especially if they have a different...
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