Information and advice on the different types of eczema from atopic to varicose. <\/p>\n
The term atopic refers to a personal and family tendency to develop eczema, asthma and\/or hay fever. <\/p>\n
Contact dermatitis is the most common type of work related skin disease. <\/p>\n
Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults tends to affect the scalp, face, torso and flexures. <\/p>\n
Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis (also called seborrhoeic eczema) is a common skin condition seen in infants under the age of one year. Often, but not always it affects the scalp as cradle cap. <\/p>\n
Discoid eczema is very distinct with coin shaped discs of eczema the size of a fifty pence piece. <\/p>\n
The key characteristic of pompholyx eczema is blistering that is restricted to the hands and feet. <\/p>\n
Also known as eczema cracquele, Asteatotic eczema almost always affects people over the age of 60. <\/p>\n
Varicose eczema (also called gravitational or stasis eczema) is common later in life. <\/p>\n
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