Environmental allergen related eczema

Environmental allergen related eczema: Introduction

Environmental allergen related eczema: Environmental allergen related eczema is a form of eczema that results from exposure to an environmental allergen such as moulds, pollens or dust mite. Environmental allergens are more likely to cause allergic conditions such as hay fever and asthma but can cause eczema in some cases or exacerbate pre-existing cases. Eczema is a type of skin inflammation or irritation that manifests as a skin rash. The amount of skin involved may vary considerable from a single small patch to widespread across large areas of the body. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Environmental allergen related eczema is available below.

Symptoms of Environmental allergen related eczema

• Increased serum IgE
• Skin rash
• Dry flaky patches of skin
• Red patches of skin
• Itchy patches of skin
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Environmental allergen related eczema: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Environmental allergen related eczema:

• Thickening of skin - lichenification
• Blistered skin due to infection
• Skin infection - bacterial or viral
• Skin scarring due to infection
• Psychological effects
• more complications...»

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• Undiagnosed: Environmental allergen related eczema

Causes of Environmental allergen related eczema

• Some of the more common environmental allergens include:
• Moulds
• Animals
• Dust mites
• Pollens
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Treatments for Environmental allergen related eczema

• Treatment is aimed at reducing itching and inflammation. Identification and avoidance of triggering allergens is the most effective treatment but sometimes the allergen can't be identified or is not completely avoidable so other measures need to be utilized: moisturising the skin stops it from drying out, corticosteroid creams reduce inflammation (various strengths may be used depending on the severity of the condition) and antihistamines alleviate itching. Severe outbreaks may require oral corticosteroids. UV light therapy may benefit some cases. Newer topical medications such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus may be used in some cases but their link to certain cancers is still under scrutiny. An example of a detailed treatment plan is outlined below but obviously these requirements may vary depending on various individual factors:
• Steps for Managing Eczema:
• Bathe only once every 1-2 days - over-bathing can dry the skin.
• Use bath oil to help moisturise skin e.g. Dermaveen, Hamilton's Alpha Ker or QV
• If skin is weeping, avoid bathing with other people to reduce risk of infection
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Prognosis for Environmental allergen related eczema

Prognosis for Environmental allergen related eczema: The condition often abates with age but can persist through life with periods of exacerbation and remission.

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