Dermatology Nursing - Eczema herpeticum: a dermatologic emergency
Dermatology Nursing - Eczema herpeticum: a dermatologic emergency
October 1, 2002 -- Eczema herpeticum is a potentially lip-threatening herpetic superinfection of a pre-existing skin disease. Despite the availability of antiviral...
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Is eczema a communicable disease?
No, eczema is not a communicable disease although it has causes variations depending on the eczema types a person has. Atopic eczema is genetically or associated with heredity factor having the inborn sensitivity to environmental allergens that are harmless to others. It is characterized by the immune system’s extreme reactions causing skin irritation and inflammation. Asthma and hay fever are atopic conditions related to atopic eczema. Some types of eczema are caused by exposure on irritants such as detergents and chemicals, yeast growths and allergens like nickel. You will not be affected if you are not sensitive to these irritants. Blood circulation in legs also causes eczema in adults in middle or in their late ages.
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