outbreaks of eczema. Changes in temperature
or humidity, or even psychological stress, for
some people lead to outbreaks of eczema.
The following are a few examples that
can cause or worsen eczema:
• Allergy to some plants and certain chemicals
• Allergy or Intolerance to certain foods
• Sensitivity towards certain drugs
• Acute or chronic stress
• Certain vitamin or mineral deficiencies
• Deficiencies of certain essential fatty acid
• Digestive disorders such as irritable bowel
syndrome
• Celiac disease, and small intestine malabsorption syndrome
• Certain physical or psychological disorders
• Prolonged exposure to the sun.
Types of Eczema
1. Infantile seborrheic eczema OR CRADLE
CAP IN INFANTS seen on the scalp of
newborns. It presents as a thick yellow
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crusty scalp, and is quite often greasy.
Atopic eczema (allergic eczema) – This is
the most common ty