Eczema could cause the skin to become itchy, red, swollen, blistered and inflamed. Continuous scratching could lead to cracks of the skin and causes thicken and harden skin. Various treatments could be applied to eczema, improving the symptoms and itchiness. Biologic Therapy is now applicable to eczema as well.

2 Causes of Eczema
Eczema is a common chronic skin disorder caused by an imbalance in the immune system and can appear on all parts of the body such as the face, neck, extremities, joints and other areas. There is no definite cause of eczema, but it is believed to be caused by both congenital genetic predisposition and environmental irritation.

1. Congenital cause: If parents have eczema problems, their children are more likely to have eczema.　

2. Acquired environmental irritants: change of seasons, consumption of allergenic foods such as seafood, dairy products, or exposure to allergens such as second-hand smoke, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, etc. may trigger eczema.
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What are the Symptoms of Eczema?
Eczema can have different symptoms depending on the severity of the condition, including:
- Unusual itchy and dry skin
- Redness, swollen, or scratchy, with damage, infection, or even crusting
- Thickening and roughness of the eczema area with visible texture

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How to Treat Eczema?
Patients with eczema are mainly affected by itchy skin that keeps scratching and seriously affects their daily life. The following are treatments for eczema:

- Topical Creams & SKin Care Products
Common eczema creams include steroids, which can be prescribed in different doses depending on the condition of the eczema. If the eczema is mild, other anti-inflammatory medications (non-steroid)  may be prescribed, which have fewer side effects than steroids. In addition, since eczema can cause dry skin, your doctor will prescribe emollient lotions or ointments to keep your skin moisturized.

- Medications
Common eczema medications include antihistamines, which are generally used to relieve itching and are appropriate for milder cases of eczema.

- Biologic Therapy
Eczema is an immunity disorder, inflammatory factors in the body cause inflammation, itching and dryness of the skin. Biologic Therapy could help eliminate inflammation to treat Eczema.

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