Eczema is one of the most common and most mysterious diseases. Despite this, medicine has not yet learned how to cope with it. Additionally, it most often affects children.
Dr. Mary
What is it?
Eczema is an inflammation in the upper layers of the skin. The disease is prone to relapses and affects the skin of the face, hands, feet, and other parts of the body, manifesting as itching, peeling, burning skin, small blisters, and pigmentation appear. To prescribe the most effective treatment, it is very important to determine what type your child has, and not to confuse eczema with atopic dermatitis.
What are the different types?
Dyshidrotic: blisters appear filled with a clear fluid, usually on the sides of the fingers. The blisters can be either singular or combined in groups. After they burst, wet erosions appear. Most often occurs in children under 3 years of age.
Dry: characterized by excessive dryness of the skin, especially in the palm area and feet...
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