Eczema

What Is Eczema:
Eczema as a form of dermatitis which is the inflammation of the epidermis,is characterized by a group of skin conditions like redness,dryness,itching,rash and inflammation.It is a common skin problem and troubles different age group from the infant to elder people.Eczema affects more than 30% of the population and 85% of infants and young children under the age of 5 years old.It can last months or years and will develop more serious infection if not properly treated.What makes things worse is there is no cure for eczema,however it can be effectively controlled and prevented by suppression of the irritating symptoms.

What Causes Eczema:
Many factors can trigger eczema such as genes,overactive of the immune system and allergy.

Genes:Eczema  commonly happens to those people with an eczema family history.The filaggrin genes(FLG)
inherited from the family often contribute to the defects of the epidermis whose main function is to protect you from the attack of the outside bacteria and thus increase the risk of eczema.

Overactive Of The Immune System:The immune system is more active than common than people due to the large amount production of one kind of protein called lgE,which is immunoglobin or antibodies.Too much lgE increases skin sensitivity to outside invaders including the bacteria and other substances on the skin and thus cause the reaction of the skin.

Allergy:People with some particular allergies are more easily to get eczema.It occurs when an allergen touches the skin of the people with allergy.Common allergens include coins,buttons,jewery and eyeglass flames,cosmetics,clothing and other environmental pollutants.


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