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Eczema-An inflammatory skin disease often attended by itching, watery discharge, and lesions.Eczema a forn of dermatitis of the upper layer of the skin. The term is broadly applied to a range of persistent or recurring skin rashes characterized by redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, with possible crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding.Areas of temporary, skin discoloration sometimes characterize healed lesions, though scarring is rare.The word ‘eczema’ comes from Greek words that mean ‘to boil over’. ‘Dermatitis’ comes from the Greek word for skin and both terms refer to exactly the same skin condition. For simplicity eczema is the term generally used here, although the two words are interchangeable.
Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin associated to a varying degree with other features such as:
- redness of affected areas of skin
- generally dry skin, which is often thickened in the areas that have been scratched
- lumps or blisters in affected areas
- signs of superficial infection such as weeping or crusty deposits.
- signs of superficial infection such as weeping or crusty deposits.
Also, the classification system is far from perfect as it is often difficult or impossible to accurately say what causes eczema to occur in any one person.
The lines of treatment of the different types of eczema are also similar. The main differences are to do with the particular factors causing an individual’s eczema. Thus if it is thought to be mainly due to exposure to an irritant substance at work then removal or protection from this irritant will be an important part of managing that person’s eczema compared to someone else with no such history of exposure.
Psoriasis- Psoriasis is a chronic disorder of the skin characterized by reddish, scaly patches of inflammation, most commonly affecting the elbows, knees, scalp, and/or groin. Psoriasis can be mild or severe. When it is severe, it can adversely affect functions of daily living including work and social activities.Psoriasis has been reported to affect approximately 2% of the world's population.
The treatment of psoriasis depends on its severity and location. Treatments range from local (cortisone cream application, emollients, coal tar, anthralin preparations, and sun exposure) to systemic (internal medications, including methotrexate and cyclosporine). The use of Dr. Dads Lotions are strongly recommended.
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