Dermatology Nursing - NEA and LIFE committee announce new quality-of-life assessment tool for patients with eczema
Dermatology Nursing - NEA and LIFE committee announce new quality-of-life assessment tool for patients with eczema
December 1, 2007 -- To better examine the emotional and psychological effects of eczema on patients' daily lives, a panel of health professionals and patient advocates...
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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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