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Eczema Symptoms

Eczema is a skin condition that causes your skin to be itchy, red, and inflamed. Even though it can happen to anyone at any age, it is most frequently seen in infants.

Eczema symptoms depend on the age of the person as well as on the type of eczema the person is suffering from. Therefore, eczema signs and symptoms vary from person to person.

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The Eczema Symptoms Common To Most Forms Of Eczema Are As Follows:

  • Dry, itchy skin
  • Redness, heating-up, and swelling in the affected area
  • Skin eruptions, usually multiple small ones
  • Occasional oozing of thin, watery fluid from the eruptions
  • Chronic scratching, which may lead to thickening of the skin in the affected area
  • Darkening of skin in long-standing cases
  • Crust formation
  • Flaking

Skin lesions are a common symptom of eczema. Rashes, pimples, cysts, blisters, pus-filled sacs, swelling, discolorations, hardening, or any other alteration in or on your skin may be the result of them. Lesions can appear on any part of the body, but the areas listed below are where these eczema symptoms are most frequently observed:

  • Knees, elbows, ankles (especially on the inner sides)
  • Arms and legs
  • Face and neck
  • Folds of the skin

Eczema Symptoms in Infants

The following eczema symptoms are usually seen in children less than 2 years of age:

  • Rashes on the cheeks and scalp
  • Rashes that tend to bubble-up before leaking fluid
  • Rashes that can cause excessive itching, which may pose difficulties in sleeping

Eczema Symptoms in Children

The following eczema symptoms are generally observed in children aged 2 and above:

  • Rashes that appear on the wrists, neck, ankles, and the crease between the legs and buttocks
  • Rashes that appear behind the creases of elbows or knees
  • Bumpy rashes
  • Rashes that can grow darker or lighter
  • Skin thickening, also known as lichenification, can later develop into a permanent itch

Eczema Symptoms in Adults

The following eczema symptoms are commonly seen in adults:

  • Extremely dry skin on the affected areas
  • Rashes that are scalier than the ones seen in children
  • Rashes that generally appear in the creases of the knees, elbows or the nape
  • Rashes that cover most of the body
  • Permanently itchy rashes
  • Skin infections
Cured Cases
Eczema symptom showing red, itchy rash on the patient's skin | Dr. Batra's
Patient's skin with eczema symptoms showing severe irritation | Dr. Batra's
Eczema symptom displaying rough patches of skin | Dr. Batra's

FAQs

What Are Itchy Hands A Symptom Of?

A significant sign of hand eczema can be itchy hands. Other potential causes of itchy hands include allergies, diabetes, nerve issues, drug interactions, liver problems, and more.

Can Eczema Be A Sign Of Other Illnesses?

Eczema may indicate other health issues. According to Harvard Medical School, eczema could indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. Researchers examined information from more than 3,85,000 persons with eczema and discovered that those with severe eczema had a 40 to 50 percent higher risk of heart attack, atrial fibrillation, and death from a heart condition, as well as a 20 percent higher risk of stroke.

What Is Usually The First Sign Of Dermatitis?

Excessive itching and a red rash are usually the first signs and symptoms of eczema or dermatitis.

How Do You Know If You Have Eczema?

Itching is the main eczema symptom, regardless of which area of your skin is affected. The itching usually appears before the rash in most situations. The rash may become oozing and crusting and affect the face, scalp, arms, legs, back, and chest.

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