Suara.com – Eczema or a group of inflammatory skin diseases characterized by skin redness, irritation and itching, can affect all age groups including children and adults.
Even so, Dermatologist and Venereologist, Arini Astari Widodo, said that there are differences between eczema in children and adults, one of which is marked by the location of eczema.
“In children, eczema is generally found in the folds of the neck, armpits, elbows and knees. In adults, eczema is found on the upper body such as the face, neck, chest, and back,” said dr. Arini was in a discussion with the media crew some time ago.
He added that the difference between eczema in children and adults is in the symptoms it causes. In adults eczema is often present in the form of dry skin, easily irritated skin, eczema on the hands.
Even eczema in adults can attack the eye, with cataracts in the eye.
“Meanwhile, in children, the symptoms of eczema can be recognized by the location where the symptoms of inflammation and itching appear on the skin,” said dr. Arini.
Although the symptoms and severity tend to be more dangerous in adults, in fact the condition eczema skin more attacking children about 25 percent.
While in adults only 2 to 3 percent of the adult population over 18 years.
Meanwhile, eczema can be caused by internal and external factors. Internal factors include skin barrier disorders and immunological factors. External factors include temperature, sweat, allergens, irritants, and microorganisms.
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“Triggers for eczema recurrence can be caused by changes in weather, extreme temperatures, humidity, tight clothing, daily activities, irritants such as soap and perfume, stress, and infection,” concluded dr. Arini.
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