Other Types of Eczema
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Eczema, also referred to as Dermatitis, is a type of inflammation of the skin. Inflamed or eczematous skin is red, itchy and swollen - sometimes with fluid-filled bumps that ooze and crust. Common causes of eczema include an allergic reaction to something touching the skin such as poison ivy or nickel and contact with chemicals that damage the outer skin such as strong soaps and substances that dry or irritate the skin. Atopic Dermatitis and Contact Dermatitis are the most common types of eczema. Below is a list of some additional types of eczema. |
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Dyshidrotic Eczema |
An acute recurrent eruption of multiple tiny, intensely itchy water blisters on the palms, sides of fingers and soles of the feet. |
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Lichen Simplex |
ChronicusLocalized, chronic thick itchy plaques that commonly occur on the sides or back of the neck, wrists, ankles, lower legs and inner area of the thighs. |
| Nummular Eczema | Multiple, round plaques of eczema that are usually associated with dry skin and occur on the outer surfaces of the hands, arms and legs. |
| Seborrheic Eczema | Yellowish-brown, greasy, scaly patches on the scalp, eyebrows, nose and chest. |
| Stasis Dermatitis |
A chronic eczema on the inner area of the lower legs and associated with varicose veins. |