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Eczema on the foot needs special attention because this is the part of your body that has a great chance of coming into touch with allergens. Often on the surface of the ground, your foot is more exposed to dust and dirt. You can start to itch easily, causing you a great deal of discomfort. I recall having a toe that was particularly sensitive. The rest of my foot healed with the exception of this toe. It was only through a period of time, that the itch completely disappeared.
There are mainly 5 types of eczema affect the feet and legs. These types are atopic eczema, discoid eczema, irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and varicose eczema. Mostly, the method of treatment is via steroid creams. However, if you try to pay more care and attention to your feet, it is possible to reduce inflammation.
For instance, always ensure that you have got proper footwear if you are venturing outdoors. Also, keep your feet moisturized and as I have always recommended, look into your diet. Avoid wearing socks in scratchy fabric such as wool. The wrong type of fabric on your feet can aggravate your eczema further. Also, if you are using the wrong detergent, you can be more subsceptible to irritant contact dermatitis.
Varicose eczema is very often seen in people who have varicose veins. Hence, this condition is mostly common in the elderly. Your skin ends up looking speckled with the lesions that are swollen on the feet and legs. It is also itchy. Also, the ankles are the most common area where you see varicose eczema.
We tend to take care of our faces more than our feet. But a feet that has got eczema warrants attention. A health condition means that something is amiss and that you should investigate further for immediate action.
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