Types of Eczema
There are different types of eczema. When you are diagnosed with eczema, doctors put their best effort to identify the type of eczema and its degree of severity. In this article, you will get a brief overview on different types of eczema and their characteristics. Here we go.
Atopic Dermatitis
As suggested by different medical studies, Atopic Dermatitis is known to be one of the most common forms of skin disorder. In addition, atopic dermatitis is most common form of eczema as well. If you are suffering from a inflamed and itchy skin for quite a long time, chances are there that doctors will suggest you to undergo different medical examination just to ensure whether you are suffering from atopic dermatitis.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
If someone is suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis, he or she will experience oily, yellowish, scaly patches over the scalp area. The patches are also prominent on the face and in some cases it also spreads in other parts of the body.
Nummular Eczema
This type of eczema occurs due to a change in the humidity condition in the environment. Although the specific causes behind the development of this disorder are still unknown to the researchers, it has been noticed that excessive sweating and heat can aggravate skin condition. Legs, hands, arms and torso are the most common sites for this skin condition to appear and recurrences usually occur at the initial outbreak region.
Dyshidrotic Eczema
This type of skin condition is characterized by extreme itching and cracking at the affected area. It is accompanied by an extreme sense of pain, swelling and excessive sweating. If you are suffering from dyshidrotic eczema, do not squeeze the deep-seated tiny blisters, or else, it may end up with infection and permanent scars.
Contact Eczema
This is one of the most common types of eczema listed under occupational health hazards. If your body-parts (e.g. Hands) are exposed to harmful chemicals on a continuous basis, chances are there that you may develop contact eczema in some way or others. It is so common among many factory workers, that in some cases the prevalence of this condition is well accepted as a part of their occupations.