Atopic eczema
Also known as infantile eczema, flexural eczema, atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is an allergic disease, which is supposed to have a hereditary component and often goes in families whose members have asthma and hay fever. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, inside elbows, buttocks and behind knees. The experts urged doctors to be more vigilant in weeding cases that are, in fact, irritant contact dermatitis. It is very common in developed countries and rising.
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis is of 2 types: allergic resulting from a delayed reaction to certain allergens such as poison ivy or nickel, and irritant resulting from direct reaction to a detergent such as sodium lauryl sulfate. Some substances act as allergens and irritant (wet cement). Other substances that cause a problem after exposure to the sun, which on phototoxic dermatitis. About three quarters of cases of contact dermatitis are irritant type, which is the skin disease more common in the workplace.
Cerotica Eczema
Also known as craquelatum or craquele, pruritus hiemalis and winter itch. Xerotic Eczema is dry skin that becomes so serious it turns into eczema. It worsens in dry winter, and the limbs and trunk are most often affected. The itchy, tender skin resembles a dry, cracked, river bed. This condition is very common in the elderly. Ichthyosis is a related disease.
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis “cradle cap” in infants is a condition sometimes classified as a form of eczema which is closely linked to dandruff. Cause a dry or oily layer of the scalp, eyebrows and face, and sometimes the trunk. The condition is harmless, except in severe cases of cradle cap. In newborns causes a thick, yellow crusty scalp rash called cradle cap possibly related to lack of biotin and is usually curable.
Photo Dermatitis
Sensitization of the skin after sun exposure or contact with substances that have phototoxic or photo allergic effect and is characterized by smarting, burning and hyperpigmentation. Common in summer. Exposed parts usually extensor surfaces. Common sites are the face, neck, hands, forearms and feet.
