1. ECZEMA
(Dermatitis)
Presented By
FARYAL SALEEMI
BATCH IX
University of Peshawer

2. Content:
Introduction
Forms of dermatitis
Symptoms
Causes
Treatment

3. What is Eczema?
 Eczema is derived from Greek word “Ekzein”
which means “to boil out”.
 Also called as Dermatitis
Derma means Skin
-itis means inflammation

4. Eczema:
Eczema is a term of medical conditions
that causes the skin to become irritated
or inflamed.
Its a chronic & non contagious disease.

5. Causes:
The basic cause of eczema is overactive
response by body’s immune system
towards harmless substance.
Reduced oiling (lipid) barrier of skin,
allowing moisture out and germs in.
Genetic makeup

7. Types of Eczema:
Contact Eczema
Atopic Eczema
Contact Eczema:
It is caused by exposure of irritant to the
skin, repeatedly.

8. Atopic Eczema:
 It is a hereditary allergy
characterized by symptoms
produced on open exposure to
the environmental antigen.
 60% of children with atopic
eczema have one parent with the
same condition.
 If both parents have the
condition then children run on
80% risk of developing eczema.
 Approximately 90% of atopic
eczema cases start before the age
of 5.

9. Casual Factors:
 Soaps and detergents
 Household chemicals
 Nickel
 Cosmetics
 Certain plants such as poison ivy
 Cold and dry air
 Genetic factor
 Environmental causes like house dust mites,
heat, pollen, pet fur etc

10. Symptoms
 Itching.
 Scaling.
 Redness.
 Fluid-filled blisters.
 Cracking.

11. Dry and sensitive skin
Recurring rash
Rough leathery patches
Swelling
Change in infected skin color

14. Commonly Affected Body Parts
 Face
 Neck
 Scalp
 Hands & wrists
 Feet & ankles
 Inner elbows
 Back of knees
 Fore arm
 Legs
 Inside & back of ear

16. Treatment:
Creams and ointments
containing corticosteroids
are used to lessen inflammation
Antihistamines used to lessen sever itching
drug cyclosporine
Phototherapy

17. Self Care:
 Moisturize frequently
 Avoid Scratching
 Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
 Reduce stress.
 Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool.
 Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
 Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and
avoid those foods.

18. References:
 Research paper by researchers of Oregon State University
on cause of Atopic Eczema, published on Dec 21, 2012.
 Article on Probiotics for the Prevention of Childhood
Eczema , Natural Medicine, 2011 May
 http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/SkinInformation/AtoZ
ofSkindisease/Eczema.aspxDec7,2013
 http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-
treatments/eczema/types-of-eczema?page=2
 Article on Eczema, skin disease, written by Christian Nordqvist Oct
04, 2004; last updated Feb 21, 2013
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/14417.php

19. Thanks For your Attention