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Eczema Conditions - Gravitational Eczema And Asteatotic Eczema

By: Dane Stanton


Posted 26 July 2007



Gravitational eczema and asteatotic eczema are two forms of eczema that many sufferers know all too well. This article will teach you a little about these two forms and hopefully help you to prevent them from happening to you in the future.

Gravitational Eczema

Gravitational Eczema is an itchy rash specific for the lower parts of the legs. It is generally associated with (and sometimes triggered by) venous diseases. This is why it is also known as venous Eczema.

What happens? It is a common fact that during walking the leg muscles should pump blood upwards. In the veins there are certain valves that prevent pooling. A clot in the leg veins or varicose veins may bring harm to the valves.

As a rule, the leg affected by such a condition is inflamed. Long standing and increases in temperature levels are likely to worsen such a condition. Eczema can be manifest in two forms: either scattered patches of damaged skin or strings of damaged skin areas arranged around the leg.

Very frequently, the itchy sensations are practically unbearable. The damaged skin is red and scaly, and could ooze, crust and crack.

Some of the most common and efficient treatments are:

Asteatotic Eczema

Asteatotic Eczema is a skin condition that dries excessively the skin. It regularly leads to the creation of tiny cracks in the skin. It is a frequent condition among the elderly, especially during winter months spent indoors in environments with low humidity levels.

Usually, if patients follow the next treatment line, they will respond positively to therapy. Nonetheless, there is need to pay a lot of attention to triggering factors and to avoid them as much as possible.

A quick treatment of asteatotic Eczema involves the use of topical steroid ointments with 24- to 48-hour occlusion with polyethylene. The majority of the patients heal with mild topical steroids, but the fact depends on the severity of the Eczema, on the patient's compliance with treatment, and the reduction of contact with triggering or aggravating agents. Generally, doctors will recommend use of moisturizers, especially petrolatum-based preparations, alone or in combination with topical steroids for mild cases.

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