I have received some questions on how eczema actually look like. If you have not seen eczema before, it could be difficult to identify the condition. Eczema is always confused with skin rashes. While some eczema looks like a skin rash, it is often more serious than that. It can become [...]
Although less heard of, plantar eczema is a common type of eczema usually caused by modern footwear and is more common in males. This type of eczema usually occur during puberty as well as childhood. It causes the sole of the foot to become red, hot and sore with a glazed appearance. One [...]
Nummular eczema is presently characterized by faint erythema and scaling of the lower face and upper neck, with accompanying dry patches of the distal legs, and areas of hyperpigmentation about the trunk, but no evidence of exudation or constant itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement. Presently, the veteran’s nummular eczema covers less than 20 percent [...]
Unfortunately, since dyshidrosis is a type of eczema, conventional treatment for dyshidrosis is topical steroids which can bring about harmful long term effects. Other methods include the use of Hydrogen Peroxide (35% strength) and Potassium Permanganate solution. Both of these can work to a certain extend but the side effects include significant burning [...]
This the continuation on my previous post about a common type of eczema, Dyshidrosis or dyshidrotic eczema. In this post, we take a look at the common causes for this type of eczema.
While the definite cause of dyshidrosis are unknown, there are a number of common triggers:
- Dyshidrosis has been historically linked to excessive [...]
