I always knew eczema was a distressing affliction, but I thought it had nothing to do with me. I only started to look into it after my 3-month-old baby was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a type of skin irritation with an unknown cause. It most often occurs as an allergic reaction of the skin, and major symptoms include rashes and itchiness. This itchiness can cause all sorts of problems for eczema patients, including sleep loss and secondary infections. People often feel self-conscious when their skin turns red, which can be very stressful.
Atopic dermatitis patients take medication or apply ointment for treatment. They also have to adjust their lifestyle. But the scariest part is that the causes of eczema are unknown, so it might require treatment for the patient's entire life.
eczema - a skin condition in which areas of the skin becomee red, rough, and sore
distressing - upsetting or worrying
irritation - a sore or reddened area on the skin or other part of the body
- Dry skin in the winter can lead to rashes and itchiness. / My food allergies cause rashes and itchiness.
- Even a small error can cause all sorts of problems. / The virus caused all sorts of problems at our company.
- To lose weight, you have to adjust your lifestyle. / I had to adjust my lifestyle after getting married.
1: Our daughter suffers from dermatitis.
2: Really? What kind?
1: It's atopic dermatitis.
2: I see. Does her skin itch a lot?
1: Yes, she's gotten a little better by taking medication and changing her living habits.
2: That's a relief.