The word eczema is used often when referring to skin conditions partially because there are various kinds of eczema. I bet there are a few things in this list you didn’t know about eczema yet. Your Idaho Falls dermatologists want to clear up a few things…including your skin!
1. Multiple Forms of Eczema
There are about 8 main different kinds. “Eczema” just means a skin inflammation, irritation, rash, etc. I’m going to break this down into a list for you. For further information about each type of eczema, click the name of the skin condition.
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Hand Eczema
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
- Nummular Eczema
- Neurodermatitis
- Stasis Dermatitis
2. Anyone is Susceptible
Anyone of any origin, age or other defining factors can experience eczema. This is a very commonly fought skin condition around the world. Furthermore, people will develop the signs and symptoms of eczema at different times in their lives. Note, there are some forms of eczema that will only form during adult years too. Also, people will experience dermatitis on a variety of places on the body.
Asteototic eczema, for example, increases in frequency with age, and is very common in the elderly.
3. Trigger Happy
Many people have allergic or irritant triggers. If you have periodic flares of your eczema, try Journaling your previous days activities to try and isolate your triggers.
High Valley Dermatology Offers Idaho Falls’ Best Eczema Treatment
Your specific eczema treatment plan will be determined by your dermatologist upon your visit. There are many forms of eczema and thus many different types of treatments. We know that eczema is not just a simple skin rash to you; it can hurt, not just itch. We are here to get you relief. All you have to do is call and make an appointment.
