Mostly, those who suffer from this disease usually have family records of it in relation to conditions such as dermatitis or allergic rhinitis or truck including bronchial asthma. What happens is that the skin becomes red, dry and looks puffy and swollen, and adding areas where it becomes flaky. Under these symptoms are common due to scratching to bleeding and crusting.

The figures show that one in 5 children suffers from this skin problem thus becomes a common disease in children less than 12 years. In adults the low number represents a 2%.

Symptoms include redness of the skin that will head to toe in forearms, face and legs and one consequence is that because of itching can not sleep.

Treatment does a dermatologist and lasts several weeks, even hospitalization may be necessary.

The largest organ of our body is a regulator of body temperature and is our protector against infectious organisms by this, and much more, it is essential to take care and keep it healthy. To avoid this type of skin diseases is indispensable daily wetting of the dermis with the use of creams.

There is no known cure for atopic dermatitis but if treatments relieve symptoms.

What is eczema or dermatitis?

It is a term used for various types of skin inflammation that manifests itself in many forms including:

• Lesions such as pimples and rashes on the skin
• Flushed
• Itch

This condition begins in an area of the body and then spreads.

Within dermatitis or eczema include all lesions that cause itching and redness. If condition worsens may have desquamation and secretions.

Types of eczema or dermatitis

There are several types including:

A typical Eczema
This is an allergy and is believed to appear due to hereditary factors in families with asthma and is characterized by what is very itchy skin.

Contact dermatitis
Allergy is produced in response to some allergens (poison ivy, detergents, metal, cosmetics, sun exposure, etc.).. This type of eczema is curable by avoiding the substance that causes it.

Changes in temperature
The skin becomes dry in cold weather and reacts with swelling and itching.

Seborrheic Dermatitis
It is associated with dandruff. Appears in oily areas of the face and scalp.

Causes of dermatitis or eczema
There are many causes including allergies or food contact, frayed nerves, use of some medications and presence of certain diseases.