What is Eczema?
What is Eczema?
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is one of the most common skin disorders seen in infants and children, affecting 10 to 15 percent of the childhood population. There could be many causes of atopic dermatitis, including allergic or immune mediated components. In adulthood, the disease typically worsens and the skin becomes thicker and drier.
Signs and Symptoms include sensitive skin, itching, scaling, redness, rash, and other symptoms.
Take care of you skin by following these eczema management tips:
--Moisturize every day.
--Wear cotton or soft fabrics.
--Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing.
--Take lukewarm baths and showers, use a mild cleanser.
--Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel — do not rub.