Allergic Eczema Infections

Eczema is a skin condition that does not have a known cure. Although it can be unpleasant, unsightly and very uncomfortable, eczema is not contagious, nor is it infectious. However sometimes a case of eczema can become so severe that other infections (known as secondary infections) can result. The greatest enemy of eczema prone skin is dryness which can cause all symptoms to become a great deal worse. When the epidermal layer of the skin loses a tremendous amount of moisture, it allows the skin the susceptibility to be invaded by a number of infections, some of which are viral while other are bacterial.

Some examples of secondary infections that eczema sufferers can develop include herpes simplex, warts, viral molluscum, as well as staphylococcal and streptococcal bacterial skin infections. Other secondary skin problems that can result from the worsening of eczema include, but are not limited to, papules (or small raised rough bumps on the skin), crusting as well as scaling of the skin, cheilitis (also known as inflammation around the lip area) and eyelids that become much darker in color.

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