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Treatment
Prevention
Stomach eczema treatments include the same remedies used on other parts of the body, such as topical steroid creams, phototherapy, cyclosporine, or topicalcalcineurininhibitors.
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Causes of Eczema on Stomach
Eczemacauses discolored, sore, inflamed patches of skin that may eventually get crusty and scaly. It can appear anywhere on the body. Eczema isn’t contagious, and you cannot spread it to other people or catch it from them. Why some people develop eczema while others do not isn’t fully understood.
However, some types of eczema are believed to have a genetic component, and the condition tends to run in families.
There are several different kinds of eczema. The most common types are atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis, which may appear on the stomach.
Types of EczemaAtopic dermatitisContact dermatitis(allergic or irritant)DyshidroticeczemaNummular eczemaSeborrheicdermatitisStasis dermatitis
Types of Eczema
Atopic dermatitisContact dermatitis(allergic or irritant)DyshidroticeczemaNummular eczemaSeborrheicdermatitisStasis dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic (allergic) dermatitis is anautoimmune disease. When you have an autoimmune condition, your body’s immune system mistakes healthy cells for harmful ones and attacks them.
When you have eczema, your immune system reacts to your skin cells, causing redness and itching. This is more common in people who have other allergies, such ashay fever(allergic rhinitis) andasthma(a condition that causes inflammation of the airways).
Triggersvary from person to person, but common ones include:
It’s important to pay attention to which triggers cause eczema flares on your stomach so you can avoid them. Atopic dermatitis is difficult to treat, so avoidance is key to managing the condition.
Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis involves a delayed reaction. Typically, the eczema rash shows up a day or two after exposure. But they may also show up years after the first exposure.
Common triggers include:
Symptoms generally appear within minutes of contact with the problem substance. Despite it being unrelated to an allergic reaction, irritant contact dermatitis is common in people with atopic dermatitis.
Symptoms of Eczema on the Stomach
Symptoms can vary, even in the same person. You may experience certain symptoms with one flare-up and different symptoms with your next flare-up.
Common eczema symptoms include:
Irritant dermatitis may also be painful or cause a burning sensation.
Eczema looks different on different skin tones. In people with light skin, the rash appears pink or red, and the scales are white or silvery. On people withdark skin, it may appear purplish or ashy gray with silver scales or be darker than the skin and have grayish scales.
Treatment options for atopic dermatitis include:
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition, meaning it doesn’t completely go away. However, proper treatment and management can make your flares less frequent and less severe.
Treatment optionsfor contact dermatitis may include:
Eczema doesn’t typically go away on its own, and symptoms rarely go away without treatment. But there are things you can do to prevent flare-ups. First and foremost, identify and avoid your trigger. Then, lifestyle modifications should be considered to get and stay healthy.
Lifestyle factors like eating a healthy diet, exercising, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep can reduce the incidence of eczema flares.
Gentlycleansing your skineach day can help to reduce eczema flares. Try to take a short, warm bath or shower each day. Hot water can dry out the skin and lead to irritation. Avoid scrubbing your skin and gently pat it dry after your shower. Once your skin is dry, use a gentle moisturizer.
Lastly, keep your nails short to minimize damage due to scratching.
Summary
Eczema on the stomach can cause symptoms that can affect your quality of life. There are different types of eczema that can occur on the stomach.
Atopic dermatitis is related to allergies and immune-system dysfunction. Contact dermatitis may be from a different type of allergic reaction or direct contact with substances that bother your skin.
Treatment for stomach eczema involves trigger avoidance, steroid creams or medications, and sometimes systemic (body-wide) drugs (especially for atopic dermatitis).
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