Eczema is the name given to a group of dermatological diseases characterized by itching, redness, blistering of the skin in the acute period, and coarsening and cleft formation of the skin in the chronic period.
Eczema group diseases include contact eczema (allergic-irritant), seborrheic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular dermatitis, stasis dermatitis and neurodermatitis. The most common causes of contact eczema are soap, detergent, etc. chemicals in irritant eczema, while nickel, latex, scented creams, make-up products and perfumes in allergic eczema. Diagnosis in eczema group diseases is made clinically. PATCH TEST (Skin Patch Test) is used to determine the allergens that will cause disease in contact eczema.
A biopsy may be necessary in some patients to clarify the diagnosis. The most important point in the treatment of contact eczema is to stay away from irritant and allergen substances and to moisturize the skin appropriately. In the treatment of eczema, topical cortisone creams, topical calcineurin inhibitors, oral antihistamines and, in severe cases, oral steroid therapy may be recommended.
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