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What Is Eczema
If It's Fall, This Must Be Eczema
When I put on blush recently, I noticed a half inch patch of under-the-eye-eczema --a sure sign that the cold weather has begun. So when I got home that evening, even though it was late, I massaged in some olive oil.
Yes. Olive oil. On eczema.
What is eczema?
According to Health Central: "Eczema (atopic dermatitis) in children is often a red, itching, oozing, crusting dermatitis that tends to be localized primarily on the face and scalp, although spots can appear at other sites. In older child...
Expert & Community Posts
Eczema May Be a Predictor of Adult Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...allergies that often go hand in hand. They are: Eczema, a skin allergy Rhinitis, a nasal... Read more »
A Rash or Skin Allergies?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed... Read more »
Phthalates: Your Soap May Be Hurting You
By Allison Janse , Health Expert...Phthlatates on Babies' Skin Could Lead to Allergies and Eczema So what's wrong with a few... Read more »
Eczema & Children: What Parents Can Do
By Sue Chung , Health ExpertEczema is a very common ailment that affects children early in life. If your family has a history... Read more »
Even Famous People Get Terrible Skin Conditions
By healthgal , Health Expert...could get even the best of us, down. Diagnosed with eczema when she was 2 years old, she knows... Read more »
Health Guide
Allergic Rhinitis: Risk Factors
...allergies increases the risk for allergic rhinitis. Here are some examples:Young children who have eczema (an allergic skin reaction) have a later risk for allergic rhinitis and asthma. In fact, a... Read more »Immunizations: Smallpox
...itself in pregnant mothers has more serious implications.People with skin conditions, particularly eczema. They may develop a widespread blistering rash called eczema vaccinatum, fatal in 1% to 6%... Read more »Psoriasis: Diagnosis
...psoriasis.Generalized erythrodermic psoriasis may be confused with drug allergic reactions, atopic eczema, and symptoms of lymphomas.Fungal infections, other skin conditions, or circulation... Read more »Vitamins: Introduction
...deficienciesDeficiencies affect the skin and mucous membranes and can cause cracks on the lips or corners of the mouth, eczema of the face and genitals, a burning sensation on the tongue, eye... Read more »Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...to cold air has ever triggered an attackAny family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay feverRuling Out Other DiseasesA number of disorders may cause some or all... Read more »
Related News
Fishy Diet Protects Babies from Eczema?
November 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fish is often a forbidden food when it comes to infants because of its allergenic properties; but now, experts say a diet that... Read summary »
Q&A: How to treat eczema on the hands
October 10, 2008A patient wants to know what could be causing the skin on her hands to become painful and peel. According to dermatologist Rebecca Campen, eczema is... Read summary »
Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma
July 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Something missing from our stomachs may be the reason behind the recent rise asthma cases. Researchers from New York University... Read summary »
Allergies, Asthma and Wealth
March 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children in richer nations are more likely to have allergy-related asthma than their counterparts in poorer nations.... Read summary »
Traditional Chinese therapy may help ease eczema
March 18, 2009Certain traditional Chinese medicine, including tea and acupuncture, may safely and effectively help treat chronic eczema, a new report finds. Read summary »
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