Welcome to EczemaSkinSolutions.com. We aim to offer information to allow you to understand the different types of eczema, what causes this condition, actions you can take to manage the condition and links to support websites so you can find out more.

Eczema, or dermatitis as it is often known, is a group of skin conditions that cause itching, flaky skin that can become inflamed and infected. As well as the physical manifestation of eczema, it is also the cause in many sufferers of self-image issues, self confidence issues and problems forming relationships. Research (1) shows that :

• 47% are embarrassed when with people they don't know very well
• 73% of sufferers worry about their appearance
• 29% feel people don't want to touch them
• 46% feel there is no release from eczema

In the USA, almost 6% of adults and up to 10% of children suffer from eczema in one form or another. In the UK 1 in 12 adults and up to 1 in 5 children suffer from the condition. The severity of the disease varies from dry, itchy skin to broken and raw skin. Eczema can affect most parts of the body.

There are many different types of eczema which manifest themselves in similar ways. In order that eczema can be treated and managed effectively it is important that a correct diagnosis of the specific type is made.

Possible causes of the condition include a genetic condition making people sensitive to allergens in the environment, irritant contact eczema, allergic contact eczema and eczema caused by circulatory problems in those of advancing years.

Often the most unbearable feature of eczema is the distressing itch that is present. This causes eczema in children especially to become more severe through scratching, resulting in broken skin and the danger of infection.

Many sufferers of eczema choose to use alternative natural treatments alongside or as a complement to conventional treatments. Such natural alternatives offer ways to nourish and moisturise the skin as a preventative measure as well as skin preparations to reduce the symptoms of broken skin and itchiness.

Because of the many underlying causes, which are not properly understood in many cases, and the individuality of each sufferer's circumstances, there is no single treatment or cure for eczema.

We hope this website will provide you with a condensed source of information to enable you to understand your condition and know where to turn to find out more.