Eczema

Eczema is a disease involving the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. The disease is mostly prevalent in infants, and can be an allergic reaction to an unknown trigger. The exact cause has yet to be found but there are certain situations, conditions, and materials that correlate with an increase in symptoms. These can include: being too hot or too cold, coming in contact with common household products, sweat, jewelry, and animal dandruff, and more. In addition, once symptoms have begun, stress can enhance them. The origin of such allergies is postulated to be being raised in an unusually clean environment during the early development of a child. Furthermore, previous diseases that a person might have had, such as lymphoma may lead to eczema, as will genetic hormone imbalances. The common symptoms of the disease are itchy rashes, oozing rashes, bumps, ulcers and dry skin. If eczema has afflicted a child since birth than the most common places for the disease to be found are in the crevices of the elbows and knees, but the disease can be found anywhere on the skin. There is no known cures for eczema, but the symptoms can be alleviated with a variety of treatments, such as cortisone shots, antibiotics, steroid creams, immunosuppresant prescriptions, and light (UV) treatment. Preventing the disease is much harder, because it can be hereditary, but keeping the skin moist and avoiding allergen causing items can help a potential victim avoid the disease. The disease is not life-threatening, and only appears to affect the skin, which is the only fortunate effect of this disease. There are no other health risks associated with the abnormality, other than levels of higher irritation for having to deal with such a terrible affliction of the skin.



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By: Spencer Carmichael and Spencer Lloyd