Causes of Eczema

The cause of eczema is still somewhat of a mystery to doctors, however they have pinned down a few major common factors:

  1. Genetics: People whose parents were born with eczema or have eczema in their families are more likely to develop it. Eczema is known to be associated with allergies and allergic reactions, so those with severe allergies or conditions such as asthma or hay fever have a known predisposure to eczema.
  2. Environment: It is proposed that people with atopic eczema are sensitive to allergens in the environment which are harmless to others. In atopy there is an excessive reaction by the immune system producing inflamed, irritated and sore skin. Associated atopic conditions include asthma and hayfever. Other types of eczema are caused by irritants such as chemicals and detergents, allergens such as nickel, and yeast growths.
  3. Lifestyle: It is known that frequent hand washing, frequent contact with cleaning solvents and irritants, and frequent exposure to anything one is allergic to can predispose one to eczema.

Eczema Resources Online

The National Eczema Society
Free information for eczema and dermatitis sufferers.
www.eczema.org

Eczema Voice
A great forum for people with Eczema. Content includes
Poetry, Support, Ask a Dermatologist forums, more.
www.eczemavoice.com

National Eczema Association
NEA works to improve the health and the quality of life
of persons living with atopic dermatitis/eczema, including
those who have the disease as well as their loved ones.
www.nationaleczema.org/

Tips on How To Care For Your Skin
From familydoctor.org, this site offers good suggestions
for people with eczema.

http://familydoctor.org/176.xml


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