Eczema or atopic dermatitis is an allergic disease, subject to hereditary influences mediated by antibody awareness that the skin and may be associated with bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, hives.

Causes

Usually starts in the infant to the 2nd or 3rd month of life, an important role in the development of the reaction are the environmental factors (hot, cold, rapid temperature changes), or household, such as house dust, animal hair of animals and certain foods, fatigue and emotions. The events affecting the face, then stretch the neck, the hands, wrists and may be widespread. Normally 2 years to resolve spontaneously without leaving outcomes. To 6 years can reappear in the same locations, with events that can be resolved by themselves after a few years and reappear again during puberty (in this period, the main cause of deterioration is represented by emotional stress) located mainly in the flexor surface of the limbs. When in adulthood, and is defined constitutional eczema of adults, can occur without being preceded by the child.

Therapy
Antihistamines. I advised against the protracted treatment of topical preparations (for example creams and ointments) for the risk of contact dermatitis if not in the acute phase.

Avoid too heavy clothing, wool, bathrooms and all too frequent situation may result in excessive dry skin, because a good rule of prevention is to keep your skin well hydrated. It would be appropriate for those predisposed not live in dusty environments, with simple furnishings, no curtains and carpets, to prevent the deposit of dust. They are also advised against pets and for children, toys hair.