Facial Eczema
Eczema, dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis (skin), is usually chronic. Eczema is a range of persistent skin conditions such as dryness, recurring skin
rashes, redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration may also
appear. Eczema can appear on the arms and legs, cheeks, forehead, and in creases such as knees and elbows. In some cases, skin will have a leathery
feel and even crack or blister. There maybe some thickening of the skin, red patches and even a slight color change when they have eczema. In my case I
get these very dark brown patches, almost leather like on the sides of cheeks on my face.
Very common in babies, these usually outgrow it by age two. If it persist after
age two, it is wise to seek the help of a professional as it may be chronic. Dryness during winters and or extreme heat of the summers can also aggravate eczema.
You can try to avoid common triggers of eczema, such extreme heat or dryness of skin by simply using a gentle daily moisturizer. Sometime strong soaps or
bath oils with fragrances can also trigger the flare-ups. Though baths are very good in keeping the skin nice and moist, watch carefully what you put in it.
The rashes can be easy to eliminate, although they return sometimes even with proper treatment. The best is to try to prevent them. Some people benefit from
having topical medications as the eczema disappears so does the stress and likelihood of it returning. The most important thing is to keep track of your skin
and make sure that it stays constantly hydrated. When I feel a flare up coming up in my usual areas on my face such as the sides of my cheeks, I immediately
apply a gentle topical anti itch medication and as soon as the itching subsides, I continue with constant cleaning, moisturizing, and drinking lots of water! But
many times a nice dose of Vaseline usually does the trick and I don’t even need the anti itch medication.
My biggest problem with eczema has been the diagnosis since my eczema first flared up on my anus. No one could accurately diagnose me. I was diagnosed
with Pin worms to allergies. Finally my amazing OBGYN did a biopsy (yes! there!) and was finally able to diagnose me. By that time it was extreme and I
had to sue a topical steroid base anti-itch cream. But let me tell you... thank goodness for that, I thought I was going crazy!
Years later I have developed eczema on my face and elbows. I have also come to predict a flare up - all I have to do is keep hydrated and stress free. But on
those days that stress rises, I moisturize my whole body including my face even more. I also increase my water consumption and if possible I will get a Gold
Facial which always seems to help keep my skin nice and smooth.
Some people claim that their eczema flare-ups, specially facial eczema, are due to food allergens such as shrimp and other seafood, strawberries, nuts, cow's
milk, and eggs. Pollen, dust mites, detergents, products containing chlorine, earrings and jewelry containing silver or nickel, woolen fabrics, synthetic
materials, latex rubber, and formaldehyde and similar chemicals can also trigger a facial eczema.
If you are suffering form Facial Eczema, or any eczema for that matter, a
dermatologist, allergologist or other specialist should be consulted. Consultation should be immediate if the affected area develops fluid- or pus-filled blisters,
which are symptomatic of eczema herpeticum - a rare complication attributed to the herpes simplex virus. In any case, it is always wise to consult your Dr.
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