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Skin Disorder Project Eczema Honors Anatomy and Physiology Cortney Cohrs 2008

Skin Disorder Project Eczema Honors Anatomy and Physiology Cortney Cohrs 2008. What is Eczema?. A catch all term- refers to skin swelling, dryness, itching, and redness due to genetic make up, skin irritants, allergies, and some diseases. My Health. The most common

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Skin Disorder Project Eczema Honors Anatomy and Physiology Cortney Cohrs 2008

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  1. Skin Disorder Project Eczema Honors Anatomy and Physiology CortneyCohrs 2008

  2. What is Eczema? A catch all term- refers to skin swelling, dryness, itching, and redness due to genetic make up, skin irritants, allergies, and some diseases. My Health The most common type of eczema is an allergic reaction often found in babies and children that makes the skin itchy and dry.

  3. Symptoms of Eczema Redness Change in skin color Bumps or blisters, sometimes releasing fluid Itch skin Dry skin Eczema often occurs on the hands, neck, legs, and face.

  4. Treatment Antihistamines Moisturizing Cream Medline Plus Also avoid: hot clothing coarse fabric non hypo-allergenic soap Labor and Industries

  5. The break out below is due to contact with a particular plant material. Labor and Industries The Peruvian lily causes some people to break out with an irritating reaction. This break out was caused by airborne contact with sawdust from pine and fir trees. Labor and Industries Labor and Industries

  6. Cure Because eczema is a chronic condition, it cannot ever be “cured”, however, steps can be taken to alleviate the symptoms, as well as to avoid break outs. Steps that can be taken to prevent eczema include: maintaining control over stress, anxiety, and depression, and avoiding irritants known to cause break outs.

  7. Studies Have Shown Children who breast feed during infancy are less likely to have eczema during their childhood. Mothers breast feeding children who avoid eating: eggs, soy, and peanuts, may help prevent their child from getting eczema. Many times children who suffer from eczema will no longer have symptoms once they reach adulthood.

  8. Related Links My HealthGreat information on eczema, causes, treatment, and prevention. Medline PlusExplanation for what eczema is. Medline PlusHelpful information for people curious about eczema. Labor and IndustriesPictures of eczema. Labor and Industries More eczema pictures. Labor and IndustriesGreat pictures. Medline PlusPictures

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