Eczema
The most common type of eczema — atopic dermatitis — resembles an allergy. But the skin irritation, which is more often seen in children rather than adults, is not an allergic reaction. The current thinking is that eczema is caused by a combination of factors that include: Genetics.
Not everyone will have issues with the foods listed below, but common food allergies associated with eczema include:
cow’s milk.
eggs.
soy products.
gluten.
nuts.
fish.
shellfish.
You might notice itchy patches on the hands, elbows, and in the “bending” areas of the body, such as the inside of the elbows and back of the knees. But eczema can appear anywhere, including the neck, chest, and eyelids. People who had atopic dermatitis as a child may see drier, scaly rashes as adults.The infection can occur when someone with even mild eczema has skin-to-skin contact with HSV-1. Many watery eczema blisters break out and are very itchy. … If the infection is untreated, it can eventually affect vital organs and ultimately lead to death, although that’s rare.Not all eczema is hereditary, however. 3. There are different types of eczema: While some are long-term, not all forms of eczema last forever. Atopic eczema is chronic and can last a lifetime, while less severe types of eczema can result in frequent flare ups brought on by stress or tension.