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
Symptoms In areas with high sebum production and hair formation: scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, between eyelashes, beard and moustache region, behind the ear, on the ear, next to the nostrils, chest, around the belly button, genitoanal region Skin redness, typically symmetrical Greasy or powdery head dandruff Itching and burning Seborrhea Oily scaly skin Comorbidities: Acne, abscess, … Seborrheic Dermatitis
Localization A skin rash can also affect the abdomen, for which various possible causes must be considered. Often an allergy is the cause, e.g. cosmetic products or detergents are possible. Also by medicines (e.g. antibiotics such as penicillin) it can come some hours to days after the income to the rash at the belly. In … Localization | Skin rash without itching
Baby rash without itching A skin rash is not uncommon in babies, the reasons are as varied as in adulthood. The rash can appear on any part of the body, often on the face, in the diaper area or sweaty parts of the body such as the crook of the arm or the knee. Whether … Baby rash without itching | Skin rash without itching
Skin rash without itching in children Many children suffer from skin rashes from time to time. As with adults, it can have various causes and is usually harmless. Children often react to detergents or care products with rashes. This is particularly likely if the rash appears after switching to new products and disappears again after … Skin rash without itching in children | Skin rash without itching