Once your skin itches or turns red, you may be having eczema. Nevertheless, we shall be looking at the different types of eczema. The following are some types of eczema you should know;
Atopic Dermatitis- This is the most common type of eczema. This is why eczema, itself is often regarded as atopic dermatitis. It begins from childhood and gets away during adulthood. The type of eczema belongs to the "Triad” family (The three re asthma, hay fever and eczema). It is often characterized as dry skin.
Nummular Dermatitis- It causes dry and round patches on the body during the winter season. This is very common in men and usually affect the legs.
Contact Dermatitis- This occurs when there is a contact with irritants which attract burning, itching and redness. Once you remedy the irritant, the inflammation will disappear.
Irritant Dermatitis- This happens when the skin is frequently open to the excessive toxic substance through washing
Seborrheic Dermatitis- produces a rash on the face, ears in adult. It produces weepy, oozy rash around the ears
Dyshidrotic Dermatitis- this type of eczema affect your palms, hands, fingers and soles of the feet. Often characterize with itchy, patches and pain. This type of eczema is very common in women