● ECZEMA :-

Eczema can occur anywhere but usually affects the arms, inner elbows, backs of
the knees, or head (particularly the cheeks and the scalp). It’s not contagious, and,
in some cases, becomes less severe with age.
Other symptoms include:
• intense itching
• red or brownish-gray patches
• small, raised bumps that oozefluid when scratched
• crusty patches of dried yellowish ooze, which can signal infection
• thickened, scaly skin
• Scratching eczema further irritates and inflames the skin.

● What causes eczema?

•The cause of eczema is not fully understood. But it’s believed to be triggered
by an overactive immune system that responds aggressively when exposed to
irritants.
• Eczema is sometimes caused by an abnormal response to proteins that are
part of the body. Normally, the immune system ignores proteins that are part of
the human body and attacks only the proteins of invaders, such as bacteria or
viruses.
• In eczema, the immune system loses the ability to tell the difference between
the two, which causes inflammation.
• An eczema flare-up is when one or more eczema symptoms appear on the skin.
Common triggers of eczema flare-ups include:
• chemicals found in cleaners and detergents that dry out the skin
chemicals found in cleaners and detergents that dry out the skin.
rough scratchy material, like wool.
• synthetic fabrics
• raised body temperature
• sweating
• temperature changes
• sudden drop in humidity
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