Eczema is a skin condition where your skin becomes red, irritated, and inflamed. This condition is also very itchy. In some cases, especially those that have been left untreated, the inflammation on your skin can turn to watery lesions.

There are different types of eczema. These different types are classified based on appearance, cause, treatment, and degree or intensity. Knowing the kind of Eczema you have will help you determine the right treatments for your condition.

Nummular Eczema

The word Nummus in Latin means coin. This type of Eczema is determined through the shape of the patches that form on your skin. Men who are 60 years old and older are at risk of getting this condition.

Contact Dermatitis

This type of eczema is caused by an external stimulus that causes your body to produce a number of allergic reactions. Common irritants you should be aware of are laundry detergents, perfumes and dust. You should also be careful of the food you eat. Poultry, nuts, or sea foods are common foods most people are allergic to. Initial allergic reactions which can lead to a flare up of Eczema symptoms are sneezing, palpitations and skin rashes.

Like Nummular Eczema, the way to manage your condition is to stay away from whatever it is that may trigger the allergic reactions.

Atopic Eczema

This is a hereditary condition. If any of your family members has this condition, chances are you will also develop the same condition, if you don’t have it yet.

Dyshidrotic Eczema

This is a localized form of this condition. This skin disorder usually appears on the hands, particularly in between the fingers. It is characterized by deep, blister-like lesions that can really be painful.

Seborrhoeic Eczema

This is a variation of dyshidrotic eczema and occurs on the cradle cap, scalp, and/or on the feet. It is believed to be caused by the bodys oversensitivity to yeast.

The symptoms of Nummular Eczema and other types of Eczema can easily be managed and treated by knowing the factors which can cause a flare up of symptoms. Once you know where you are allergic to, you can avoid these factors and follow necessary precautions if you can’t avoid to be exposed to these factors.

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