ALLERGIC ECZEMA―A TEMPORARY DISCOMFORT

Most people think of eczema as a permanently recurring skin condition, but not all eczema is the same. Allergic eczema is a temporary condition that occurs when a person comes into contact with a substance, usually a chemical, that triggers an immune system response. This is also known as contact dermatitis, or contact eczema, and, like regular eczema, it can cause itching, burning, rashes, and red bumps that can crack and ooze. Some of the more common triggers include perfumes; clothing dye; soaps; cleaning products; hair dye; topical creams; and nickel, which is often used in jewelry. A simple patch test can help determine the cause of a reaction. Persistent rashes may require a prescription topical cream.

P.S. Once the cause and treatment are determined, contact eczema usually clears up after two to three weeks and does not return as long as the irritant is avoided.

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