Many people deal suffer with eczema which causes skin inflammation, dryness, and rashes that itch. They can also cause blisters and scales to form and bleeding to occur sometimes. In eczema photos, you’ll see lots of varieties. For instance, some pictures of dermatitis will have patches that could be red and look like rosacea. Others appear to be more like tiny pimples.
 
There are various types of eczema that appear on different parts of the body or are cause by differing factors. Atopic eczema is an allergic reaction to natural or artificial irritations, certain food, or environmental elements. Atopic eczema photos will show red, flaky skin that is very itchy to those who suffer with it. This type of eczema is a fairly common form and can be hereditary. The rashes are visible on the limbs, neck, face and bottom.
 
Extreme dry skin can form into a type of eczema called xerotic eczema. Usually in the winter the skin can become very dry and itchy. The skin can then become flaky and scaly if care has not been taken beforehand. This type of skin condition happens often in the elderly.
 
Infants can contract a skin condition commonly known as cradle cap which affects their scalp. This form of eczema called seborrhoeic dermatitis makes the scalp red and scaly and sometimes itchy. This appears during the first two or three months of an infant’s life. It affects nearly half of all infants and if left untreated, it can spread to the face. However, it does not usually become severe or harmful.   Babies may also have atopic eczema are on the face which doesn’t arise from the scalp area.
 
These are just a few types of eczema that can affect the skin. I had been diagnosed with nummular eczema last year and they were round, coin shaped spots. At certain areas they looked like a small pimple rash, but other areas of my body had red circles. Eczema photos illustrate the different forms of eczema by appearance, but consult a dermatologist to determine which type you may have. In the mean time stay hydrated, add flax oil to your diet, keep track of the foods you may be eating that are contributing to the problem and try not to scratch the affected area.