SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE ECZEMA

London Dermatology | 21 November 2024

Eczema, also known scientifically as atopic dermatitis, is the cause of a number of skin conditions, ranging from blistering and discolouration to itching and redness. People may find it difficult to self-diagnose due to the vast range of symptoms, so they simply cope with the annoyance whenever it appears.

People with this troublesome disorder can receive relief from Devonshire Dermatology by learning about these symptoms of eczema, especially the ones you wouldn’t expect.

You Have Allergies or Asthma

Eczema is frequently linked to seasonal allergies and asthma as part of the atopic triad. Actually, eczema is frequently mistaken for an allergic response or a related skin disorder, like psoriasis. You have a higher chance of developing eczema if you have asthma or allergies.

You Have Rashes Around the Joints

One important characteristic sets eczema apart: it prefers to congregate in so-called flexural regions, which include the skin behind the knees, wrists, inner elbows, and other joints. Eczema may be the cause if you observe rashes, itching, or discolouration developing in certain places, particularly following specific triggers.

Symptoms Are Worse in Warm and Cold Weather

Eczema can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as high temperatures, heavy perspiration, and cold, dry winter weather with hot showers. When the weather becomes warm *or* cold, this one-two punch might lead to flare-ups. Eczema sufferers may have skin areas that are sensitive to the sun or that itches visibly more frequently in the summer. They may also have eczema that only flares up in the winter due to the low humidity levels.

You Have Some Puffy Areas

Even while eczema is typically thought of as red, dry, and/or scaly skin, when it is especially severe—which is frequently brought on by persistent scratching at itchy skin patches—it is also linked to swelling because of inflammation.