<\/span><\/h2>\nNone chronic<\/span> the disease can have a major impact on the victim's life, and this is particularly true in childhood eczema<\/span>, as well as about the lives of their families. Most people with eczema continue to lead normal lives, but for a few, eczema can be a source of significant psychosocial distress.<\/p>\nYoung children often suffer from sleep disorders that are difficult for parents and can cause behavioral problems in the child. Older children may become shy and withdrawn due to the embarrassment of a visible skin condition. Activities such as sports, school camps, and swimming may need to be restricted, further distancing the child. Long absences from school can result from both eczema itself and the social avoidance that develops in some children.<\/p>\n
Adults can also suffer shyness and withdrawal due to the appearance of eczema. The job can be difficult and some people with bad eczema will have to change jobs to cope with their eczema.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Delayed growth due to atopic dermatitis<\/span><\/h2>\nSevere eczema can decrease the growth rate in children. This is most often due to eczema rather than its treatment. Corticosteroids, particularly oral corticosteroids, can also cause short-term growth retardation, so the use of these medications must be closely monitored.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\nBacterial<\/span> infections in atopic dermatitis<\/span><\/h2>\nBacterial skin infection<\/span> It is extremely common in atopic dermatitis. This is usually with staphylococci or streptococci bacteria<\/span> (See Staphylococcal skin infections and Streptococcal skin infections). The infection is due in part to breaks in the skin of very dry and divided skin and scratching of the itchy areas. People with atopic dermatitis also appear to have a reduced ability to fight these common skin bacteria. As a result, people with atopic dermatitis often also suffer from boils, folliculitis, and impetigo. This begins a vicious circle, as the infection makes the eczema worse and more resistant to the usual treatment with emollients<\/span> and current<\/span> steroids Antibiotics are often required to clear the infection before eczema can be subdued control<\/span>.<\/p>\nRarely, bacterial infection can be especially serious and involve a large part of the skin's surface. This can cause blood poisoning (septicemia<\/span>) and require hospitalization. Babies are at particular risk for serious skin infections.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Staphylococcal infection in atopic dermatitis.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Viral infections in atopic dermatitis.<\/span><\/h2>\nViral infections, particularly the herpes simplex virus (the virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes), are more common in patients with atopic dermatitis. A herpes simplex infection can spread quickly in the presence of eczema and cause a serious infection, known as herpetic eczema. This can be presented as a generalized<\/span> disease with fever<\/span>, discomfort<\/span> and a extended<\/span> scab, blisters eruption<\/span>. It can also be more located<\/span>, often confined to areas with active eczema. A history of a recent cold sore in the affected individual or close contact is helpful in making the diagnosis before swab results are available. Due to the severity of the condition, oral treatment antiviral<\/span> Agents like acyclovir or valacyclovir are often started before results are available.<\/p>\nCoxsackium eczema is a atypical<\/span> A form of foot-and-mouth disease that presents as blisters in areas of active atopic eczema. <\/p>\n\n<\/span>Herpetic eczema<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Molluscum contagiosum is another common viral skin infection that most often affects children. It may be more common in people with atopic dermatitis. Molluscum infection often causes an increase in eczema symptoms, usually worse around mollusk-affected areas. Molluscum lesions often resolve more slowly in people with atopic dermatitis, and eczema may continue to be more active until the mollusc finally disappears. Resolution may be accelerated by mild trauma to one or two mollusc lesions at a time to generate a inflammatory<\/span> reply. This can be done by quickly pinching with clean tweezers for one or two injuries each night for a few nights. This is generally better tolerated if done while the child is asleep.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Molluscum contagiosum<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Erythrodermic atopic dermatitis<\/span><\/h2>\nErythroderma<\/span> It is a generalized reddening of the skin. It is a very serious skin condition that can be fatal. It is caused by a number of conditions including eczema, psoriasis, other inflammatory skin conditions, medications, and malignant tumors.<\/p>\nErythrodermic eczema generally occurs in patients with worsening or unstable eczema. The treatment of erythroderma is similar despite the many underlying causes. Inpatient hospital treatment is generally required to cool the skin and support hydration and temperature control of the affected individual. Skin infection is also common in the context of erythrodermic eczema, and intravenous antibiotics are commonly administered over a period of time. Treatment for erythrodermic eczema may include:<\/p>\n