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The word eczema, which is
interchangeable with the term dermatitis, is derived from the Greek
'to boil over', a good description of this skin condition whose symptoms
include inflammation, itching, redness, scalyness, blistering and bleeding
when scratched.
There are several types of eczema, but one of the most common ones is
atopic eczema, triggered by allergens and often, but not always, linked
to asthma and hay fever. There is frequently a strong genetic basis
for atopic eczema and allergic triggers include pet dander (the dry
flaky skin from cats and dogs), feathers, house dust mite and pollen.
Irritant contact dermatitis, another form of eczema, results from exposure
to irritants. These include water, metal working fluids, petrol, solvents,
fabrics, detergents and cosmetics. Symptoms are often noticed on individuals
exposed to these, or who have their hands in and out of water regularly,
such as hairdressers, mechanics and nurses. Irritants can break down
the skin barrier, allowing other infections in.
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