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The exact cause of eczema is not known for sure but some believe that it can be the result of a genetic predisposition,perhaps in time a definitive answer will become available. Irrespective of the cause, sufferers all have one thing in common, In some instances the condition is worse than this leading to a general blistering that can even become split, forming scabs.

While a number of forms exist, the most common is the form of atopic eczema,irrespective of the type you have, the most common symptom is itching. A sufferer of atopic eczema will often find short term relief by scratching the affected areas but this aggravates the condition and damages the skin. Another effect is the skin becomes hypersensitive to certain products which just make the condition worse,substances such as cosmetics, soaps and detergents products are just a few they must avoid if they do not wish flare-ups.

The situation in small children doesn’t look as severe at first as the patchy red skin is not on the skins surface but below it. Itching is the primary trade mark of eczema, although a rash can also present when you suffer from it,if the rash is not itchy then it is more than certain that you are not suffering from this complaint. A similar situation can occur when a person is given eczema treatment for an itchy rash and it helps the itch but the rash remains then the two probably aren’t connected.

The diagnosis of the skin disorder is not that simple because there are other medical conditions which cause itchy skin. Keep in mind though that eczema without a rash does not exist and it is still a problem today to fully understand the cause of itching. The blood flow in the area affected is the reason the rash looks so red and this can be made worse when the same area or areas are scratched by the sufferer. Apart from making the eczema worse when the sufferer scratches, it might also damage the delicate skin surface,one area that causes concern is where there is a bacterial infection which can easily be the result of scratching sensitive skin. Small blisters are quite common around the affected area and sometimes these blisters are large,a bacterial infection or a condition of your particular skin type many be the cause of this. Most often, the blisters seen as a symptom are filled with fluid,sufferers are advised never to burst them and create further infection in an already highly sensitive area.

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