Eczema

Eczema

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that encompasses various persistent or recurring skin disorders. It is characterized by symptoms such as redness, skin oedema, itching, and dryness. It is prevalent in both adults and children, with a prevalence of up to 10% in adults and 20% in children. Eczema can be triggered by external and internal factors, either alone or in combination.From: Nanotherapeutics [2019], Association of environmental exposure to heavy metals and eczema in US population: Analysis of blood cadmium, lead, and mercury [2019], Occupational Hazards in the Health Professions [2020]

Body Systems: The Basics

View Chapter

Purchase Book

Published in Karen L. LaBat, Karen S. Ryan, Human Body, 2019

Karen L. LaBat, Karen S. Ryan

Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is a chronic relapsing skin disease (Drucker et al., 2017). It involves an itch-scratch cycle and can be mild to severe. Wearable products may cause eczema: fabrics, clothing, rubber or latex gloves, and shoes. Designers of everyday apparel should have at least a basic knowledge of the raw materials and finishes used in their products to try to avoid undue skin changes. Wearable products can play roles in both protecting the skin and irritating the skin.

Association of environmental exposure to heavy metals and eczema in US population: Analysis of blood cadmium, lead, and mercury

View Article

Journal Information

Published in Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2019

Jia Wei, Junfeng (Jim) Zhang, John S. Ji

Eczema is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a prevalence up to 10% in adults and 20% in children.1,2 Most cases of eczema begin in childhood or adolescence; and the symptoms can persist into adulthood.3 Incidence of eczema tends to be higher in developed countries versus developing countries;4–6 and the prevalence of eczema has increased over the last few decades worldwide.7

Explore chapters and articles related to this topic

Body Systems: The Basics

Association of environmental exposure to heavy metals and eczema in US population: Analysis of blood cadmium, lead, and mercury