THE LOWDOWN ON ECZEMA 2 OF 3

Statistics also show that around 10 to 20 percent of the population happens to be affected by this at some point in their childhood. However, it is fortunate that a lot of children find that eczema goes away as they grow older. If you have eczema, it’s likely that you’re not the only one you know who does. Research shows that though eczema is not contagious, it may be genetically inherited. This is why someone who has this condition may find out that another family member has it too.

The Causes of Itchiness

The cause of eczema itself remains to be undetermined by doctors, though there are beliefs that point to an abnormal function in the immune system as the culprit. What causes an eczema patient to itch or produce a flare-up, however, varies from one individual to another. These are certain substances that have been construed as causes of itchiness in people with eczema. For some people, coarse materials rubbing onto their skin cause itchiness. The weather—such as when it is too hot—may cause an outbreak as well. There are those who have observed that there are certain detergents, soaps, disinfectants, as well as contact with various juices, from meat or fruits may be triggers of itching. Being exposed to a lot of stress may also cause a flare-up to occur.

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