eczema?

Dry skin. Itchy. Scratch scratch scratch. Bleeding hand out of nowhere.

When my hands or fingers, actually showed these symptoms, I rushed to Guardian pharmacy to find suitable pharmacy to cure, or at least make it feels better. The snobbish pharmacist gave me this elomet cream and I went back to home, feels like telling my mother. Guess what she says?

"La..datang balik. Ingat kecik2 dah abis dah"

So another history being repeated. Argh...tensen tensen. Okay so I looked horrible during my childhood. I have this skin disease all over my legs n hands. I'm allergic to eggs (pastu besar2 balas dendam. I like any-food-thing about egg), seafood etc etc. Normal allergies that allergic ppl have kot. I have this inferiority complex that I refused to wear skirts and I opt for trousers. Gi tadika pun sbb dah uniform dier pakai skirt. Terpaksaaaaa....

My mom said I have this virus inside my body. It's incurable. Yer la..virus kan. The symptoms will re-attack me if I'm having depression, hormonal imbalance etc etc. Nyaha..takkan nak gembira je sepanjang masa utk kulit yg sihat.ceyht.Then I went on the net to check for this disease. So here goes :

I. Definition:

Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema or just eczema) is a name given to a stubborn itchy rash that occurs in certain people with sensitive or irritable skin. Eczema is common in infants and young children, and may disappear before adulthood. Eczema may clear for years, only to reappear later--often on the hands. --> setuju2



II. Cause:

* The cause is unknown. It's the result of a built-in defect of the skin that tends to run in families. This defect causes the skin to lose water and to become dry compared to normal skin. Eczema is not contagious and is not related to your general health. --->Yup, my mom has eczema too..huwaaaa..now I know y..
* People with eczema have skin that is dry and easily irritated by soap, detergents, and rough wool clothing. Clothes washed or dried with liquid or sheet fabric softeners such as Cling, may also irritate the skin. Hot and cold weather often aggravates eczema. Certain allergies may worsen eczema, but they don't cause it. --->I'm allergic to apekenamenyebinatangunggaskeapetah. But I've stopped washing clothes on my own =(
* People with atopic eczema have a greater incidence of asthma and hayfever in themselves and in their families.tipulah..tak pnah kena athma pun.Btw wut is hayfever??

III. Treatment:

* Since eczema patients have a constitutional skin defect, no permanent cure is possible. However, there are very effective ways of controlling it such as Epitrex and similar treatments.-->hwa hwa...no permanent cure.So it'll attack over n over again
* Vaseline and cortisone compounds applied to the skin are the best medicines for controlling eczema. Most cortisone salves can be used safely for years. When large areas of the body are treated with strong cortisone preparations, periodic medical check ups are necessary. Strong cortisones shouldn't be applied to the face, armpits, groin, or rectal area. nyaha..nasib kat armpit takde. Neway wheretheheck can I get this cortisone??
* When using cortisone ointments always remember to use a little and massage it in well.