Diagnosis Babies affected by an allergy to cow’s milk often show typical allergic symptoms. These include above all digestive disorders such as diarrhoea, vomiting, colic or refusal to eat. In addition, skin complaints, respiratory problems or, in the worst case, a circulatory collapse, the anaphylactic shock, can occur. The diagnosis of a cow’s milk allergy … Diagnosis | Cow’s milk allergy in the baby
Duration Cow’s milk allergy is a so-called allergic reaction of the immediate type. Allergic symptoms of an allergy to cow’s milk occur in a temporal relation to the consumption of dairy products. They occur directly or within a short time (a few hours). If the consumption of milk is stopped, the patient is free of … Duration | Cow’s milk allergy in the baby
Introduction Cow’s milk allergy describes an allergic reaction to food containing proteins from cow’s milk. It is an exuberant reaction of the immune system with symptoms that can lead to circulatory collapse. The substance to which the system reacts is called an allergen. Cow’s milk allergy occurs in 2 to 3% of infants, and symptoms … Cow’s milk allergy in the baby
Definition The term eczema is used to describe various skin diseases that are mainly characterized by itching. The word “dermatitis” is also often used synonymously instead of eczema. Eczema is triggered by a variety of causes. There is a sequence of certain skin reactions typical of skin eczema, including reddening of the skin, blistering, weeping, … Eczema of the scalp
Symptoms of eczema on the scalp Affected persons with seborrhoeic scalp eczema complain above all about yellowish, large and greasy feeling scales. Below the scales the scalp is reddened, some affected persons also suffer from discrete itching. Accompanying an unpleasant smell can emanate from the scalp, since the scales are a good breeding ground for … Symptoms of eczema on the scalp | Eczema of the scalp
Scalp eczema in babies The baby’s seborrheic scalp eczema is colloquially better known as head gneiss. It appears in the first months of life and disappears with time and without treatment. It is often confused with milk crust, i.e. neurodermatitis. In contrast to milk crust, head gneiss typically does not cause itching. In addition, milk … Scalp eczema in babies | Eczema of the scalp
Prognosis The infant’s seborrhoeic eczema usually heals without residue within weeks to a few months without treatment. In adults, especially those with immunodeficiency, a chronic, i.e. permanent course or relapsing disease activity is not uncommon. All articles in this series: Eczema of the scalp Symptoms of eczema on the scalp Scalp eczema in babies Prognosis
Definition A corner of the mouth eczema is a poorly healing, longer lasting inflammation in the area of the corner of the mouth. Often there is a scaly change and reddening of the skin. In addition to smaller cracks, superficial to deeper-reaching skin defects (erosions or ulcerations) also develop. Causes of eczema in the corner … Eczema in the corner of the mouth
Symptoms of eczema in the corner of the mouth The typical symptoms of mouth eczema are inflammation of the skin with redness, irritation and pain. The inflammation is usually accompanied by cracks in the skin. These can be purely superficial and only affect the upper layers of the skin, but can also go deeper. Many … Symptoms of eczema in the corner of the mouth | Eczema in the corner of the mouth
Eczema on the chin Eczema on the chin sometimes occurs in small children and babies as a result of saliva flowing over the chin – i.e. when drooling. The problem is often aggravated by the use of a pacifier. Eczema is sometimes very resistant to therapy and remains for a long time. The remedy is … Eczema on the chin | Eczema in the corner of the mouth
Atopic eczema in the corner of the mouth Atopic dermatitis, presumably better known as neurodermatitis, is a chronic skin disease that is probably caused by an exuberant reaction of our body’s immune system. Neurodermatitis shows itself preferentially in areas where skin meets skin, such as in joint bends. An affection of the face with neurodermatitis … Atopic eczema in the corner of the mouth | Eczema in the corner of the mouth
Introduction Many people know the problem: The skin itches after showering. Reddening and/or scaling of the skin does not necessarily have to occur. The causes for itching of the skin after showering can be manifold and the treatment depends, as so often, on the cause. In the following, the most common causes and their treatment … Skin itches after showering
