Five Eczema Types You Should Know About
Posted in Health on August 29th, 2009 by Ryse Edwards – Be the first to commentEczema is a common skin condition that many people have. There are actually several types of eczema. Each type has its own symptoms even though they are all somewhat similar. Here are five eczema types to become familiar with.
1. Atopic dermatitis
This is the most common type of eczema. It afflicts 3% of adults and 10% of infants in the United States. It commonly runs in families. The symptoms tend to come and go which makes this a very frustrating condition to live with. The symptoms manifest as inflamed and itchy skin. It is thought that this skin condition is caused by a malfunctioning immune system.
2. Contact eczema