| The causes of inflamed, itchy and eczema-prone skin | | | | of the elbows, behind the knees and on the |
| vary because there are many types. Healthcare | | | | buttocks. |
| professionals often refer to several different | | | | People with inflamed, itchy and eczema-prone skin |
| conditions under the same broad category. | | | | are sometimes diagnosed with contact dermatitis. |
| Further complicating the matter is that some | | | | This type is caused by exposure to allergens, irritants |
| synonyms such as dermatitis are used to describe | | | | or both. Any number of allergens may be involved |
| the condition. In many cases, the underlying cause is | | | | including poison ivy. |
| an allergy. The allergy-related forms, the symptoms | | | | Synthetic Ingredients Are Culprits |
| and causes have been detailed in a paper published | | | | The artificial preservatives, fragrances and dyes in |
| by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical | | | | skincare products are common culprits. Sodium laurel |
| Immunology. But even this paper does not cover the | | | | sulfate found in detergents, body wash, shampoo |
| non-allergic eczemas, of which there are several. | | | | and other cleansers is often the problem. |
| If you are affected by one of the eczemas, whether | | | | The third type, which is relatively common, is known |
| allergy-related or not, this article should help you | | | | as xerotic eczema. It is caused by excessive dryness |
| identify the cause or causes. | | | | and is also known as winter itch, because it is |
| Atopic Cause | | | | worsens during the winter months. |
| The atopic kind is the most common. It is referred to | | | | Temperature Cause - Shower/Bath |
| as infantile when it appears between the ages of 3 | | | | People with inflamed, itchy and eczema-prone skin of |
| and 6 months. | | | | all types tend to have more problems in the winter. |
| It is one of the allergy related types and there is | | | | The relative humidity inside of the home is very dry. |
| believed to be a hereditary component. It seems to | | | | Changes in temperature, going from outdoors to in or |
| run in families. But, if genetics are involved, no | | | | vice versa, contributes to dryness. This is complicated |
| causative genes have been identified. | | | | by the hot water in the shower and the chemicals |
| People who suffer from the atopic type are often | | | | found in regular tap water. |
| asthma sufferers, as well. This means that | | | | There are numerous other types of eczemas, but |
| systematic inflammation is involved. The latest | | | | they are all relatively rare. Some types actually |
| research indicates that dietary factors are involved in | | | | become worse in warm weather. Other causes |
| systematic inflammation. | | | | include varicose veins, habitual scratching or rubbing, |
| Food Cause | | | | celiac disease (which is also related to diet) and |
| How could what you eat be a cause of inflamed, | | | | infection. In some types, no cause has ever been |
| itchy and eczema-prone skin? There are certain | | | | identified. |
| foods that contribute to inflammation throughout the | | | | No matter the cause of inflamed, itchy and |
| body. | | | | eczema-prone skin, relief is available. Now's a good |
| They include simple carbohydrates and heavily | | | | time to learn about that subject. |
| processed foods, as well as those containing artificial | | | | Now, all you need to know is how to correct the |
| preservatives and dyes. Artificial preservatives, | | | | problem and prevent it from returning. The next |
| flavorings and colors have been linked to other health | | | | article will deal with How to Heal Inflamed, Itchy, |
| problems, too. | | | | Eczema-Prone Skin. See link for article in the |
| In the atopic type, a rash is usually noticeable on the | | | | author-resource box below. The solution is simple to |
| head, scalp and neck. It is sometimes confused with | | | | do. |
| dandruff. The rash may also be present on the inside | | | | |