eczema /ec·ze·ma/ (
ek´zĕ-mah) a pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis characterized early by erythema, edema associated with a serous exudate in the epidermis and an inflammatory infiltrate in the dermis, oozing and vesiculation, and crusting and scaling; and later by lichenification, thickening, signs of excoriations, and altered pigmentation.eczem´atous
eczema herpe´ticum Kaposi's varicelliform eruption due to infection with herpes simplex virus superimposed on a preexisting skin condition.
nummular eczema that in which the patches are coin shaped; it may be a form of neurodermatitis.
xerotic eczema erythema, dry scaling, fine cracking, and pruritus of the skin, occurring chiefly during the winter when low humidity in heated rooms causes excessive water loss from the
stratum corneum.
EczemaA superficial type of inflammation of the skin that may be very itchy and weeping in the early stages; later, the affected skin becomes crusted, scaly, and thick. There is no known cause.
eczema [ek′simə] Etymology: Gk, ekzein, to boil over
a general superficial dermatitis of unknown cause. In the early stage it may be pruritic, erythematous, papulovesicular, edematous, and weeping. Later it becomes crusted, scaly, thickened, or lichenified. Exacerbating factors include sudden temperature changes, humidity, psychologic stress, illness, allergies, fibers, detergents, and perfumes. Eczema is not a distinct disease entity. See also
atopic dermatitis,
nummular dermatitis.
eczematous, adj.
eczema,n a skin condition characterized by irritated, dry, and itchy skin. Although usually triggered by an external agent, internal conditions such as poor nutrition, digestion, and circulation; excessive mucus; food allergies; stress; and environmental toxins contribute to eczema.
Eczema.
eczema (ek´z
m),n an inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesiculation, inflammation, watery discharge, and the development of scales and crusts. The large variety of types can be distinguished according to location and causal agent.
eczema
1. a general term for any superficial inflammatory process involving primarily the epidermis, marked early by redness, itching, minute papules and vesicles, weeping, oozing and crusting, and later by scaling, lichenification and often pigmentation.
2. atopic dermatitis.
eczema
An inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by a rash of red spots, rough scaling, dryness and soreness of the skin sometimes leading to the formation of blisters. It often gives rise to itching or to a burning sensation. It may occur on the skin of the face where parts of spectacles rest. Frames should be cleaned regularly to avoid causing skin irritation. Syn. contact dermatitis.
eczema Dermatology A generic term for a dermatopathy characterized by vesicle formation, papules and crusting overlying an erythematous rash, typically in areas of high concentration of sebaceous glands
Patient discussion about Exhema.
Q. I have atopic dermatitis and its been out of control : ( i was wondering any suggestions what to do? This past year i have experienced 2 bacterial infections due to my open soars as well as a viral infection in which i was hospitalized. im so fusterated and scared i dont know what to do..
i personally dont think that creams and ointments work all that well. From what i have gathered eczema comes from the inside out? :S
i also have allergies i tend to be allergic to everything environmental, animals dust, mold, as well as oral allergy syndrom to alot of foods.
which is very difficult. i have been to numerous doctors and specialsist and they dont know what to do. the next step is to put me on an oral medication, sure it prevents it from coming but there are also alot of disadvantages to taking the pill. They also wanted me to go for uvb lights which are knowen to treat psriosis, which personalyy i dont feel it helps me ..realie.. eczema and psriosis are 2 totally diff skin diseases.. someone . PLEASEE HELP .. : )
A. this actualy works.. one tsp. of apple cider vinegar per day diluted in alot of water or apple juice. my son who is 3 yrs. old had horrible sores from ecsima and it was cleared up within 2 wks. he had been struggling with the condition his whole life and now he has been clear for 6mos. topically applied it burns like hell so dont apply it topically untill after the first week of treatment with dilution of water taken internally. by then the sores and itching should be gone..
don't do steroide cream unless necessary, the side affects greatly out weigh the potential good. i sincerely hope this helps you. let me know..
Q. WHERE CAN I FIND A NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ECZEMA? I HAVE SUFFERED...I MEAN SUFFERED FROM SEVERE ECZEMA THAT LEAVES MY FACE SWOLLEN, BURNING, OOZING, ITCHY, DRY, CRACKED,STINGING. SOMETIMES MY FACE BLEEDS. I DARE NOT CRY BECAUSE TEARS HITS MY FACE LIKE BATTERY ACID. DOCTORS DO NOT HELP ME. THEY ONLY OFFER PREDNISONE AND THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE UNBEARABLE. SOMEONE,PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
A. I don't have any magic solutions for you. The best treatment for eczema is a combination of steroid-containing creams and anti-allergens. Have you seen an allergy specialist? This might help you undertsand what is causing this eczema to break out. Natural supplements can only do harm and you do not want to mess with your facial skin. That's my opinion.
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