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Eczema

1. Definition

Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
It causes itchy, red, dry, or scaly patches, sometimes with oozing or crusting.
It is not contagious but is often recurrent and influenced by genetics, environment, and immune imbalance.

2. Causes & Mechanisms

Eczema is the result of a complex interaction between:

Genetics: Many people with eczema have mutations in the filaggrin gene, which weakens the skin barrier.
Skin Barrier Dysfunction: The outer skin doesn’t hold moisture well, allowing irritants, allergens, and microbes to penetrate.
Immune Dysregulation: The immune system becomes hyper-reactive, producing chronic inflammation in the skin.
Environmental Triggers: Allergens, irritants (soaps, detergents), climate (cold, dry air), stress, or certain foods can worsen eczema.
Microbiome Imbalance: Overgrowth of Staphylococcus aureus on the skin worsens inflammation and barrier dysfunction.

3. Symptoms

Itching (pruritus) → hallmark of eczema.
Red, inflamed patches (erythema).
Dryness, scaling, or thickened skin (lichenification in chronic cases).
Oozing or crusting (in more acute phases).
Common sites: face, neck, hands, inside elbows, behind knees.

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