Eczema Jack Landry 5th hour

First lets talk about what eczema is Eczema is scientifically known as atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease that can affect any part of your body by appearing as a dry itchy patch on the skin It can get very irritated if not attended to and can get infected and bleeding

Number of Americans affected Eczema affects about 35 million Americans 1-3% are adults and 10-20% are children 70% of eczema cases involve children under 5 years old 60% of infants grow up to have symptoms in adulthood 1999-2004

History In some countries the number of reported cases of eczema rose greatly between 1950 and 2000 so much so that people called it the “allergic epidemic.” Now the “allergic epidemic” has leveled off even in those countries that had high numbers of cases. Keep in mind, even though it was called an “allergic epidemic”, eczema is not contagious.

Age/Gender/Most Affected Eczema will usually affect toddlers and early teenagers but can also affect young adults. Eczema is a unisexual disease it can affect any one

Symptoms You get dry skin and a red itchy rash that hurts the more you scratch it It can cause swelling in the area that it’s in like the eyes

Most affected areas Eczema affects the skin which is part of the excretory system

Cures or Treatment Try not to scratch or rub the infected areas Know your triggers Implement a regular bathing and moisturizing routine Use OTC and/or prescription medication consistently and as prescribed Watch for signs of infection — pus-filled bumps, pain, redness, heat — on the skin

Prevention of eczema While there is no cure for eczema there are treatments that can reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups. You can look after your eczema by protecting your skin with moisturizers, avoiding irritants to the skin and triggers of your eczema, and by treating flare-ups promptly with medicated ointments or creams. Eczema often improves on its own with age - many children with eczema grow out of it.

Affects daily life Eczema affects your life by leaving rashes and bumps on your skin that can be irritating and painful. It can also leave the affected skin with scars.

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