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Today, let's discuss a common #skin condition that is very challenging to treat- #ECZEMA.
Eczema (aka #atopicdermatitis) is a long-term type of dermatitis (inflamed skin) that usually runs in families.
When a person has eczema, they usually develop a patchy skin rash that
Eczema (aka #atopicdermatitis) is a long-term type of dermatitis (inflamed skin) that usually runs in families.
When a person has eczema, they usually develop a patchy skin rash that
is itchy, red, scaly, and dry. Eczema affects adults and children alike—most people get it before age 5.
#Doctors don’t know what causes eczema but research has traced a scientific link between eczema and #stress.
#Doctors don’t know what causes eczema but research has traced a scientific link between eczema and #stress.
When we experience a stressful situation, the body goes into fight-or-flight mode and responds by increasing the production of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. But when the body produces too much cortisol, it can suppress the immune system and cause an inflammatory
