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Eczema is a term given to collectively name a group of skin disorders. There are a number of types of eczema, each different from the other in nature as well as cure. What makes it worse is that almost all forms of eczema display the symptoms of the eruption of rashes or small blackhead like bumps. Hence, you need to know what particular type of eczema you are suffering from, or you cannot effectively cure it. Inappropriate treatment will only worsen the condition or impact your skin adversely. A visit to a dermatologist is a must. This will enable a detailed examination of your skin and the rashes that you have mentioned and this coupled with a detailed analysis of your medical and allergic history can help you zero in on the type of eczema you are suffering from and its possible causes. It could be any of the several types. Eczema atopic dermatitis is one of them. This is considered to be hereditary and if one of your parents too exhibited a tendency of skin eruptions, it is probably eczema atopic dermatitis you are suffering from. Then there is seborrheic dermatitis which is caused due to an abnormality in the seborrheic glands or eve a fungal infection that eventually blocks the oil glands or hair follicles on your skin. Contact dermatitis, Xerotic dermatitis, Dyshidrosis, discoid eczema, venous eczema, dermatitis herpetiformis are among the many different types of eczema.
Hence it is imperative that you visit a dermatologist to determine the exact nature of the affliction you are suffering from. If you have started using a new type of skin lotion or cream or any such skin product, it could also be an allergic reaction of the body to some ingredient present in that product. It could also well be a fungal or bacterial infection. Without knowing the exact cause or nature, it is virtually impossible to come up with a cure. There are some remedies you can adopt to bring immediate succor though. A cool compress is one of the most recommended remedies. Soak a washcloth in cool water and gently press it on to the affected skin parts for about 5 minutes. Repeat this treatment every hour to relieve the burning sensation that usually accompanies eczema rashes. Consumption of flax seed oil on a daily basis is also known to reduce the inflammation. However, only after a thorough medical supervision will you be able to cure the affliction appropriately and quickly.
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