OVERVIEW
Eczema is a generalized name for a number of skin conditions that have similar symptoms including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis. Its name of derives from the Greek word "to boil over," and it's estimated that over 1% of adults and 5% of children in the united states are affected by this condition.
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The cause of eczema is still unkown but it's though to stem from inherited genes, an overactive immune system, and lifestyle. Scientific Research has identified a specific genertic mutation related t othe skin barrier function that seems to play an important role in development of eczema.
The most commonly prescribed conventional medication for eczema include corticosteroid creams that can thin your skin and calcineurin inhibitors, like tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, that can affect your immune system.
“Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema).” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 6 Mar. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atopic-dermatitis-eczema/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353279.
“Eczema Causes & Triggers.” National Eczema Association, nationaleczema.org/eczema/causes-and-triggers-of-eczema/.
“Calm the Cycle of Eczema With a Few Natural Treatments.” Bastyr Seal, bastyr.edu/news/health-tips/2011/09/calm-cycle-eczema-few-natural-treatments.
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