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The medical profession is still undecided to the exact cause of eczema as some believe there may be genetic reasons for it; perhaps in time a definitive answer will become available. The most common symptoms are red, dry and itchy areas of skin on anyone who suffers with it. When you have this skin condition you may also have blisters on the surface of the skin that may have many scabs.
There are many types but the most common of all is the atopic eczema; irrespective of the type you have, the most common symptom is itching. Unfortunately, with atopic eczema, scratching these affected areas aggravates the condition more even though it does bring temporary relief from the itching. People who suffer with this also have to stay clear of many everyday substances because using those makes the condition far worse; substances such as cosmetics, soaps and detergents products are just a few they must avoid if they do not wish flare-ups.
When small children suffer with this it often goes unnoticed for a while as the affected patches are under the skin. Eczema sufferers can also have rashes just like any of us; if this ‘itchiness' is not present in a person who suffers with the condition then it is unlikely to be a symptom of it. There are instances where a rash might not be cleared up with an eczema cream but the itching eases, this can mean the two were unrelated.
Itchy skin is not the only symptom to diagnose the skin complaint because many health conditions can cause itchiness. Eczema itching and rashes go hand in hand but medical science still can't full explain why the skin itches the way it does. The red skin is often an indication of increased blood in the area of the rash which may be the result of the sufferer scratching themselves.
Apart from making the eczema worse when the sufferer scratches, it might also damage the delicate skin surface; one such cause can be the result of bacterial infection. Blisters are also a symptom and in an active condition, the blisters seen are small, although there are cases when the blisters are larger; this can be the result either of an infection of the skin or the type of condition you have. These blisters may contain small amounts of fluid and in some cases a pus; blisters are likely to become infected if broken which will just exacerbate the condition further.
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