Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Identifying Symptoms
• Method 2 of 2: Understanding the Risk Factors
• Tips
• Warnings

Eczema is a skin condition that causes redness, itching, itching, and skin lesions. It is a very common condition that often goes untreated. If you think you may be suffering from eczema, read this article to learn about the symptoms of this condition and risk factors. If you want to know how to deal with eczema, click here.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Identifying Symptoms

1. 1 Pay attention to skin discoloration. Eczema usually appears as red or brownish-gray patches on the skin. These spots often appear on the wrists, neck, chest, arms and legs. Typically, eczema first appears in childhood and does not go away if not cared for.
2. 2 Watch for uneven skin. These bumps can usually be found on the face and scalp. Try not to scratch your skin to avoid opening wounds and crusting your eczema. Eczema on the face and scalp is most common in newborns. Some people compare these bumps to scaly pimples.
3. 3 Determine when you feel itchy. With eczema, the itching usually gets worse at night. When this condition gets worse, it can cause redness and swelling around the eyes.
   • You may also feel a burning sensation, especially when you start to itch in an attempt to relieve the itching sensation.
4. 4 Pay attention to the crust formation. When you scratch your eczema, you can cause bleeding and your skin can become a hard crust. This crust can also be formed by fluid coming out of eczema spots, as happens when a pimple is squeezed out.
5. 5 Watch the texture of your skin. With eczema, areas of your skin may take on a leathery or scaly texture. This texture is usually caused by scratching or rubbing of reddened areas of the skin. These areas can appear anywhere on the body.
   • These scaly patches can also start to flake off. If this happens, your skin will look like it's sunburned.

Method 2 of 2: Understanding the Risk Factors

1. 1 Understand that age is a contributing factor to eczema. Babies and children tend to be the most prone to developing eczema. However, do not forget that this disease can develop at any age, it is just more common among young children.
2. 2 Beware of things that can trigger eczema. For each person, the causative agents of eczema are different; the most common factors include harsh soaps and powders, synthetic clothing, and perfumes. Extreme temperatures, such as very hot or very cold days, can also lead to eczema.
   • Food can also cause eczema, especially in children. Common foods that cause allergies and / or eczema in children include eggs, peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and fish.
3. 3 Be mindful of your environment. Eczema is more common in people who live in highly polluted urban environments. Certain allergens can also exacerbate the disease: mold, dust, pollen, animal dander and cigarette smoke.
4. 4 Eczema is spread through genes. Scientists have established that eczema can spread from parent to child, but the details of exactly how this happens have not yet been established.However, remember that relatives may have different symptoms of the same disease.
5. 5 Remember, stress can trigger eczema. Stress poses a threat to the immune system. It is believed that people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to illness due to overwork or lack of rest. Eczema is one such disease.

Tips

• If you are prone to eczema, use medicated soaps and lotions formulated specifically to combat these skin conditions.

Warnings

• If you develop any of these symptoms, see a dermatologist immediately. If left untreated, eczema can lead to permanent discoloration of the skin.