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Eczema symptoms can range from mild to severe. For some adults, atopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema) can affect over 40% of their body surface area. Severe eczema can impair quality of life. This chronic inflammatory skin condition affects more than 31 million Americans. Itchiness is the most common symptom of eczema. Other possible symptoms include dry skin, rashes, blisters, and scaly patches. About half of people with moderate to severe eczema also have asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), or food allergies. naruecha jenthaisong / Getty Images Eczema usually begins in childhood, but it can start at any age. About 60% of children with atopic dermatitis will go into remission by adolescence, but about 3% to 10% of adults have the condition. Severe eczema can be managed with the help of a board-certified dermatologist who can determine an effective treatment plan. This article discusses how to recognize severe eczema, its

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The term s cabies comes from a Latin word that means "to scratch". The irritation caused to the skin by the rash is almost always going to make the baby want to scratch. The scabies rash on the skin looks like a pimple. It is caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the epidermis of the skin and lay eggs. These parasitic mites spread easily from direct contact with an infected person. Scabies are often found in h ospitals and nursing homes because they provide the extended contact necessary for the mites to create scabies infestations. Scabies mite What Causes Scabies? The human itch mite, known in scientific terms as Sarcoptes scabiei var . h ominis , is responsible for scabies infestation in human beings. The lumpy rash on the skin is caused by an allergic reaction that is triggered by the eggs and faeces of the mite embedded under the skin. Norwegian scabies is a more severe form of the skin infestation that can develop in babies with a weakene

In many parts of the US, the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. The primary role of the skin, as the largest organ in the body, is to act as a physical barrier to the external environment. When your skin is healthy, it helps protect you from allergens and infections. But in winter, when the outside temperature and humidity drop, skin can become especially irritated. We are a dermatologist and a medical student who study a broad range of common skin conditions and the effects of the environment on skin health. Heading into the winter months, a handful of common dermatological conditions can develop or worsen in response to the cold. These include eczema, chilblains, Raynaud's phenomenon, cold urticaria and cold panniculitis. All are conditions that can be irritating and uncomfortable, and some are harder to treat than others. So it's helpful to know when to manage these conditions on your own and when to see a dermatolo

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