10 Causes of Skin Rashes
Cause #3: Eczema
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a chronic and relapsing pruritic condition. Infants and children are most affected. Eczema is often associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis. It usually resolves during childhood, but in some cases, it can persist even in adulthood. The underlying cause of eczema is not known. It is believed that genetics and environmental factors have a major role in the development of eczema.
Eczema can be either acute, subacute, or chronic. Acute eczema is characterized with erythema, vesicles, bullae, weeping, and crusting of the skin. Subacute eczema is characterized by scaly plaques, papules, round erosions, and skin crusts. Chronic eczema is characterized by thickening of the skin, scaling, as well as hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation of the affected skin.
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