To this day doctors do not know what exactly causes these types of eczema. Although one major factor may be due to a mal functioning immune system. Other major factors which are now being considered is the use of bathing products and woollen as well as synthetic clothing, excessive sweating has also being taken into account. Temperature and environmental allergens could also be causing outbreaks of eczema.

Atopic dermatitis or eczema is very commonly seen. The person will show signs of inflamed areas as well as these areas being itchy and is said to be caused by a malfunction of the body's immune system. This type of eczema has cycles where it will disappear and then reappear and will also depend on what factors are causing this. It seems to be family related especially when member of the family suffer from asthma or even hay fever.

There is also a types of eczema known as Dyshidrotic eczema whereby one will have deep clear blistering and extreme itching on the hands as well as the palms and the soles of the feet and blisters along the sides of the toes the person will also experience a burning sensation. Causes are as yet unknown. There are around twenty percent of people that suffer from this condition and this condition is also known as vesicular palmoplanter eczema.

Outbreaks of these types of eczema are common during the months of spring and summer as especially in very hot tropical climates and researchers are suggesting that this may be the primary cause of this type of eczema.

An eczema that is really quite hideous is nummular eczema and common areas where the breakouts occur is the arms, back, buttocks and lower legs presenting with coin shaped inflamed patched which are also very itchy and the area becomes crusted or scaly. These types of eczema occurs mostly in elderly men.

This could be an associated allergy especially if there is a history of atopic dermatitis in the family and if there is then there is obviously an increased risk of contracting nummular dermatitis and this condition is termed as chronic. This type of eczema is still puzzling doctors.

There is a vague possibility that dry skin could be one of the factors as well as medications that are used in the treatment of acne could be causing nummular dermatitis although the definite cause for this disease is unidentified. When there is an eruption the person must avoid coming into contact with substances like soap and washing liquids. If you go online there is a fortune of literature on these types of eczema.

There are many different types of eczema that you may have, knowing the type of eczema that you have is the first step to healing your eczema. For additional information on dyshidrotic eczema , nummular eczema and other types of eczema please check out my blog.

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