Eczema

There are several different types of eczema, each with a unique cause, symptoms, and treatment. One of the first steps during your consultation at Skin & Laser Center of NJ will be identifying your type of eczema. These are the different types of the condition:

• Atopic dermatitis is a common type that often starts in childhood, though it can impact patients at any age. It is characterized by itchy, dry, and inflamed skin.
• Contact dermatitis is another common type caused by something coming into contact with the skin and irritating it or provoking an allergic reaction. This can manifest as itchiness, a rash, or blisters.
• Dyshidrotic eczema appears as tiny blisters on your hands, feet, or both. Common triggers for this type include products like soap or shampoo, stress, sweat, and rising temperatures.
• Hand eczema, as the name suggests, impacts the hands. The first symptoms are often dry, chapped skin, which can be followed by patches of red or irritated skin, a burning sensation, itchy blisters, and deep and painful cracks.
• Neurodermatitis typically begins as an itchy patch of skin. With time, these itchy spots may spread, typically affecting the neck, wrists, forearms, legs, or groin.
• Nummular eczema, also known as discoid eczema or nummular dermatitis, manifests as circular patches of itchy skin. It can occur at any age, but is more likely to impact men than women. Triggers may include dry or sensitive skin and skin trauma caused by bug bites, scrapes, or chemical burns.
• Stasis dermatitis is a common type of dermatitis caused by poor blood flow. It is most likely to appear in the lower legs and ankles.