eczema
Chronic skin inflammation
Eczema is a skin condition causing patches of inflamed, itchy, red, and sometimes cracked or blistered skin.
The term covers several related conditions, with atopic dermatitis being the most common form.
Flare-ups may be triggered by irritants, allergens, stress, or dry weather: Her eczema gets worse in winter.
Provoking scratching urges
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
- drynessAbsence of moisture
scaling · oozing · crusting · weeping · fissures · papules · vesicles · burning
Hydrating skin cream
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
ointment · cream · calamine · antihistamine · biologics · phototherapy · steroid · soothe
Sudden recurrence of symptoms
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
lifelong · management · ongoing · triggers · outbreaks · incurable · cycles · maintenance
Abnormal skin growth
- dermalOf the skin
- skin barrierProtective outer layer
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- patch testLocalized allergy screening
Body fighting foreign threats
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
antibodies · autoimmune · prostaglandins · skin inflammation · inflammatory
Immune response trigger
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- pet danderShed skin from animals
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- moldForm-giving container
fragrance · detergent · wool · sweat · stress · dry air · hard water · food sensitivity
Persistent apprehensive distress
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- social stigmaSociety's shaming of outsiders
quality of life · mental strain · coping · support group · embarrassment
itchy
Provoking scratching urges
dryness · scaling · oozing · crusting · weeping · fissures · papules · vesicles · burning · stinging
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
topical · ointment · cream · calamine · antihistamine · biologics · phototherapy · steroid · soothe · relief
flare-up
Sudden recurrence of symptoms
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
long-lasting · lifelong · management · ongoing · triggers · outbreaks · incurable · cycles · maintenance · prevention
keratosis
Abnormal skin growth
- dermalOf the skin
- skin barrierProtective outer layer
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
immune response
Body fighting foreign threats
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
hypersensitivity · antibodies · autoimmune · prostaglandins · skin inflammation · inflammatory
allergen
Immune response trigger
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- pet danderShed skin from animals
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
mold · fragrance · detergent · wool · sweat · stress · dry air · hard water · food sensitivity · irritants
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
social stigma · quality of life · mental strain · coping · support group · embarrassment
- health conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, cancer, asthma, hypertension
- Childhood Conditionsasthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy
- skin allergieshives, urticaria, nickel allergy, latex allergy, fragrance allergy
- skin conditionspsoriasis, hives, rash, acne, rashes
- skin disorderspsoriasis, vitiligo, keratosis, albinism, rosacea
- Homeopathic Dermatologypsoriasis, acne, hives, skin eruptions, skin rash
- eczema creamMedicated lotion for rashes
- eczema flareSkin condition worsening
- eczema flare-upAcute dermatitis episode