Eczema is a non-infectious skin disease caused by a number of factors. It is commonly associated with allergies, but there are other conditions which it is connected with as well. It is also well known as one of the hard-to-treat illnesses to the conventional medicine – all they do with it is trying to ease the itching and hydrate the skin. Here I am going to tell you something that your doctor is not telling you – the natural ways of treating eczema. But let’s start with the symptoms.
What does eczema look like? Here are the eczema skin symptoms:
What does eczema look like? Here are the eczema skin symptoms:
- Redness
- Blisters or bumps
- Scratching injuries
- Lines
Redness of skin - Skin is in inflammation. It is red and can be warmer than surrounding healthy skin. Color varies from light red (strong pink) to warm red (flame red)
Blisters or bumps on skin - Blisters are usually small in diameter, sometimes filled with liquid or with pus. If scratched they tend to ooze or bleed. When the skin heals, it thickens and can radiate a leathery appearance at spots where the eczema reaction occurs.
Scratching injuries - After repeated scratching, skin loses its elasticity and becomes hard. Crusts are forming on areas where blister used to be. Skin has deep red coloration.
Lines - Lines are forming as a result of chronic inflammation and diffuse thickening of the epidermis. Skin tends to be brownish in color and hard on touch.
You can see all these in pictures on What Does Eczema Look Like page.
