6 Eczema Triggers in Kids
If your child has eczema, it can feel like the skin is “fine” one day and flaring up the next. The tricky part is that eczema often isn’t caused by one single thing. It’s can be a combination of dryness, irritation, and everyday triggers that build up over time. Every child is different, but these […]
Everyday Care for Children with Eczema
Eczema can be tough on children (and parents). When your child is itchy, uncomfortable, and not sleeping well, it’s exhausting for everyone. The good news is that eczema can often be managed with simple daily care and a gentle routine that protects your child’s skin. Here’s what should help: Make moisturizing a routine Moisturizing is […]
When Heat Becomes a Health Issue
Summer skin problems aren’t always about how your skin looks. Sometimes, they’re a sign that your skin and your body are struggling with heat. Most summer skin issues are mild and settle with simple care. But some need closer attention. Knowing the difference matters. Heat rash Heat rash happens when sweat gets trapped under the […]
Eczema in Children
Eczema is a common skin condition that affects many children, often starting when they are babies. It causes dry, itchy, and irritated skin that can flare up unexpectedly — especially in hot, dry, or dusty environments common across Africa. While it can’t always be cured, the right daily care can help your child stay comfortable […]
Scaling & Itching
Also known as pruritus which means a desire to scratch. Skin scales are a sign of dry skin and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Scratching temporarily relieves itching but can damage the skin, sometimes results in more itching. Prolonged scratching can cause thickened and scaly skin (called lichenification). It is the common symptom of hives, dry skin, eczema, contact dermatitis and fungal skin infection.
Rough, leathery or scaly patches of skin
These are also known as skin plaques. Plaques are flat or raised areas or groups of small bumps typically more than 10 millimeters (0.4 inch) in diameter. It can appear like few small spots that look similar to dandruff or it can be huge eruptions that cover larger parts of the body, like the forearms. Plaque can cause itching, burning and swelling and are most commonly associated with psoriasis. It appears most commonly on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back.
Round, disk shaped skin lesions
It is also called as discoid lupus erythematosus. It commonly occurs in face and scalp and sometimes affects, palm, fingers, ears, etc. It is red, scaly and thick, may cause itching however majority of the time it does not cause any symptoms. The symptoms are aggravated when skin comes in contact with the Sun light so it is advisable to use sun screen cream.
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