Symptoms are different for every person, but it is commonly dry, itchy skin and rashes on the body. Scratching can cause even more irritation and itchiness. Itching is a problem during the night because when unconscious it is harder to control scratching because the person is not aware of what they are doing. Due to the excessive scratching it can break the epidermis barrier that leads to dry skin which reduces its protective ability. This makes it easier for the person’s skin to become infected by bacteria or viruses. There is no cause for eczema, but believed that an overactive immune system can cause irritation. Even though, there is no cure people have learned to manage their condition with medical treatment and avoiding irritants. Doctors have recommended lotions and creams to help relieve the itchy skin. In some cases, doctors give prescriptions creams and ointments to help with the inflammation. It must be watched, eczema can go away for some people, but for others it stays for
Symptoms are different for every person, but it is commonly dry, itchy skin and rashes on the body. Scratching can cause even more irritation and itchiness. Itching is a problem during the night because when unconscious it is harder to control scratching because the person is not aware of what they are doing. Due to the excessive scratching it can break the epidermis barrier that leads to dry skin which reduces its protective ability. This makes it easier for the person’s skin to become infected by bacteria or viruses. There is no cause for eczema, but believed that an overactive immune system can cause irritation. Even though, there is no cure people have learned to manage their condition with medical treatment and avoiding irritants. Doctors have recommended lotions and creams to help relieve the itchy skin. In some cases, doctors give prescriptions creams and ointments to help with the inflammation. It must be watched, eczema can go away for some people, but for others it stays for