Chemical-related eczema

Chemical-related eczema:

Chemical-related eczema: Introduction

Chemical-related eczema: Chemical-related eczema is a form of eczema that results from exposure to a chemical. Eczema is a type of skin inflammation or irritation that manifests as a skin rash. The amount of skin involved may vary considerable from a single small patch to widespread large areas of the body. The eczema may result from irritation due to the chemical or from an allergic response to the chemical. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chemical-related eczema is available below.

Symptoms of Chemical-related eczema

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Skin rash
Dry flaky patches of skin
Red patches of skin
Itchy patches of skin
Patches of reduced skin pigmentation
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Treatments for Chemical-related eczema

Treatment is aimed at reducing itching and inflammation. Identification and avoidance of triggering chemicals is the most effective treatment but sometimes the but if symptoms do occur various measures may be utilised: moisturising the skin stops it from drying out, corticosteroid creams reduce inflammation (various strengths may be used depending on the severity of the condition) and antihistamines alleviate itching. Severe outbreaks may require oral corticosteroids. UV light therapy may benefit some cases. Newer topical medications such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus may be used in some cases but their link to certain cancers is still under scrutiny. An example of a detailed treatment plan is outlined below but obviously these requirements may vary depending on various individual factors:
Steps for Managing Eczema:
Bathe only once every 1-2 days - over-bathing can dry the skin.
Use bath oil to help moisturise skin e.g. Dermaveen, Hamilton's Alpha Ker or QV
If skin is weeping, avoid bathing with other people to reduce risk of infection
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Chemical-related eczema:

Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Chemical-related eczema?

Misdiagnosis of Chemical-related eczema
Failure to diagnose Chemical-related eczema
Hidden causes of Chemical-related eczema (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
Undiagnosed: Chemical-related eczema

Chemical-related eczema: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Chemical-related eczema:

Thickening of skin - lichenification
Blistered skin due to infection
Skin infection - bacterial or viral
Skin scarring due to infection
Psychological effects
Bullying from school peers
Disturbed sleep (see Insomnia)
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Causes of Chemical-related eczema

Some of the more common sources of chemical exposure include:
Soaps
Detergents
Cleaning products
Perfumes
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Underlying causes of Chemical-related eczema

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