Types of Eczema : National Eczema Society

Information and advice on the different types of eczema from atopic to varicose.

The term atopic refers to a personal and family tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hay fever.

Contact dermatitis is the most common type of work related skin disease.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults tends to affect the scalp, face, torso and flexures.

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.

Discoid eczema is very distinct with coin shaped discs of eczema the size of a fifty pence piece.

The key characteristic of pompholyx eczema is blistering that is restricted to the hands and feet.

Also known as eczema cracquele, Asteatotic eczema almost always affects people over the age of 60.

Varicose eczema (also called gravitational or stasis eczema) is common later in life.

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Types of Eczema : National Eczema Society