Some of the more common types of Eczema

Atopic eczema is believed to be a hereditary condition, as it occurs often in families with a history of hay fever or asthma. It is characterized by an itchy rash that is quite prominent on face and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks.

There are two types of contact dermatitis. allergic, and irritant. Some substances can act both as allergen and irritant. Other substances may cause a problem after a certain amount of sunlight exposure, bringing on what is called phototoxic dermatitis. About three quarters of cases of contact eczema are from irritants. The best way to treat this is to remove any of these aggravating substances from the area in which you may come in contact with it.

Xerotic eczema results from an exceptionally bad case of dry skin. During the winter when skin will likely to become even drier is when this condition is at it’s worst. Typically the torso and limbs are most effected by this condition. The itchy, tender skin resembles a dry, cracked, river bed. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to this condition.

Seborrheic dermatitis causes dry or greasy scaling of the scalp and eyebrows. Scaly pimples and red patches sometimes appear in various adjacent places. In newborns it causes a thick, yellow crusty scalp rash called cradle cap which seems related to lack of biotin, and is often curable.

There are many types of Psoriatic Arthritis.

Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis makes up roughly half of all psoriatic arthritis cases, it is similar to rheumatoid athritis and can be just as disabling.

Asymmetric Psoriatic Arthritis is fairly mild and affects about a third of patients. Usually it involves only a few joints.

Arthritis Mutilans is found in a minority of sufferers and is quite severe, and can also be deforming. It progresses over months and years and causes extreme joint damage.

Spondylitis  tends to be localized to the spine and neck, where it causes stiffness, although it can effect hands and feet.

Distal interphalangeal predominant is also a much less common form of psoriatic arhtiritis. It’s hallmark is inflammation and stiffness in the joints at the ends of the fingers and toes. Often there are noticeable nail changes as well.

Who Gets Psoriasis?

Who Gets Psoriasis–
More than 4.5 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with psoriasis, and approximately 150,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. An estimated 20% have moderate to severe psoriasis.

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