Question 1

can eczema around the mouth turn into impetigo?

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Yes: If there is enough skin damage  and bacteria get in there, infection may occur.

Question 2

if my 4 month old is having an allergy to mupirocin, what alternatives should i ask her dr about? she has been battling eczema/mild impetigo on face.

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Eczema treatment: If eczema is infected, it is often necessary to take oral antibiotics to help clear the exacerbation.

Question 3

should my daughters eczema/impetigo be covered with gauze on her face & cheeks? she's on the antibiotic ointment mupirocin

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If around others: If she is around other children or siblings then covering it would be a good idea to prevent spread to others. If not around others then there isn't a need to cover it.

Question 4

what is eczema caused by ?

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Nobody knows: but there is an element of allergy in it

Question 5

does impetigo cause scarring?

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Generally not: Impetigo is a superficial skin infection, when healed you are left with a mild redness for a couple of weeks.  Unless the infection is deep, such as carbuncles or inflamed cysts, scar generally does not result. Impetigo, by definition, is superficial, thus does not generally leave scars.

Question 6

which foods can cause eczema?

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Many: Many foods may aggravate eczema but not cause it. Food testing with either a blood panel or scratch testing could possibly help identify trigger foods. Allergenic foods include peanut, chocolate, strawberry, seafood, corn, milk, citrus, and soy.

Question 7

what causes eczema, if you are not allergic to anything?

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Eczema: Eczema is not an allergy. It is a genetic trait usually associated with dry skin. Individuals with this, and their relatives, also have a high frequency of asthma and rhinitis- sinusitis. Allergy tests should be avoided because of false results. Food is almost never a factor. Antihistamines are not useful. Dermatologists can make a huge difference. Allergists are not  for eczema.

Question 8

can eczema cause depigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eczema can cause lightening or darkening of the skin as it resolves, depending on your skin tone.  True depigmentation of the skin as in vitiligo does not typically result from eczema, although there is an inflammatory type of eczema that result in rapid depigmentation of affected skin.  Please see your dermatologist for appropriate diagnosis and management..

Question 9

what causes eczema or dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Genetics allergies: People inherit the tendency toward allergic conditions as eczema. You have dry sensitive skin which loses water . Barrier creams such as eletone and hylatopic can be helpful in treating the condition.

Question 10

whats the reason of acute eczema  ?

Accepted Answer

Skin irritation: Many possibilities from stress change of environment , change of lotions or soap or even perfumes or different scents

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