- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin It's common in young children but can occur at any age Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes It can be irritating but it's not contagious People with atopic dermatitis are at risk of developing food allergies, hay fever and asthma
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Baby eczema Treatment for eczema in babies (infantile eczema) includes: Identifying and avoiding skin irritants Avoiding extreme temperatures Giving your baby a short bath in warm water and applying a cream or ointment while the skin is still damp See your baby's health care provider if these steps don't improve the rash or it looks infected
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- Dermatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Dermatitis is a common condition that causes swelling and irritation of the skin It has many causes and forms and often involves itchy, dry skin or a rash Or it might cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake Three common types of this condition are atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is also known as eczema
- Hidradenitis suppurativa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh), also known as acne inversa, is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin The lumps usually develop in areas where your skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts The lumps heal
- Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate The condition tends to go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a while Common triggers in people
- Cellulitis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Skin conditions Conditions such as atopic dermatitis — also called eczema — athlete's foot and shingles can cause breaks in the skin and give bacteria an entry point Long-term swelling of the arms or legs This condition is called lymphedema It sometimes happens after surgery History of cellulitis
- Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus) Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age Depending on the cause of your itchiness, your skin may look no different than usual or it may be inflamed, rough or have bumps
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