Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms eczema as follows: Eczema is self-limited, with the itching continuing for two to four weeks, until the blisters stop oozing and sore skin stops itching. As the condition is genetically determined, eczema cannot be cured, and measures can only be taken to prevent activation of an episode and ease symptoms during a flare-up. In individuals with history of eczema, avoiding exposure to the trigger can help best to prevent [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms eczema as follows: Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which individuals have a genetic tendency to show a strong immune response upon exposure to food and environmental allergens, such as, pollen, hay, and seafood. The triggers that individuals respond to could differ from person to person. Eczema activation can result in inflammatory skin rash, appearing as brownish red patches with intense itching, especially involving skin on the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of eczema as follows: Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which individuals have a genetic tendency to show a strong immune response upon exposure to allergens. The triggers that individuals respond to could differ from person to person. Common allergens in the environment include triggers such as, pollen, mold, and dust. Individuals could also present with this skin condition upon exposure to food allergens, such as, milk, wheat, eggs, [...]