Eczema Skin Symptoms
Recognize These Particular Manifestations of Dermatitis

When I started learning about eczema skin symptoms I realized there were not just itchy, dry and scaly skin only.

There were many types of symptoms related to the location, shape and formations you encounter on the skin of the person affected with atopic eczema (the most common type of all.)

Here I have put together a mini list to help you recognize the symptoms. After learning about these manifestations I realized eczema skin symptoms are very similar from one type of eczema to another BUT also have particular differences.

Knowing these symptoms also help you avoid the situations that can exacerbate your eczema. One of the paths of cure for eczema is being aware of your surroundings and what can make your eczema worse.

You should also know that the symptoms I am listing here can appear on people who have other skin disorders and not atopic dermatitis.

Urticaria: Red raised bumps that may occur after exposure to an allergen, at the beginning of flares, or after exercise or a hot bath.

Papules: Small raised bumps that can open when scratched. They become crusty and infected if too much scratching goes on.

Lichenification: Thick, leathery skin resulting from constant scratching and rubbing. Feels like crocodile skin.

Keratosis pilaris: Small, rough bumps, generally on the face, on the back of your upper arms, and thighs. It is what we know as chicken skin.

Ichthyosis: Dry, rectangular scales on the skin.

Hyperpigmented eyelids: This is when the eyelids become darker in color from inflammation or hay fever.

Hyperlinear palms: Increased number of skin creases on the palms.

Cheilitis: Is an inflammation of the skin on and around the lips.

topic pleat or Dennie-Morgan fold: Is an extra fold of skin that develops under the eye.

Atopic dermatitis can affect the skin around the eyelids, eyes, and the eyebrows and eyelashes. People with atopic dermatitis tend to scratch and rub the eye area that is affected causing the skin to become red and swollen.

Some of the most embarrassing developments of eye atopic dermatitis sufferers is having an extra fold of skin under their eyes. Other people develop patchy loss of eyebrows and eyelashes, also a result from scratching or rubbing.

As you can see, it is important to know your eczema skin symptoms to be able to manage your condition and be aware in some cases of what can exacerbate the situation.

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