What is the Difference between Eczema and Acne? - And other FAQ

 

 

According to the Natural Institute of Skin Diseases, acne is a "disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles". These are the ones responsible for causing those plugged pores and lesion outbreaks that are obviously known as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or zits.

 

Eczema on the other hand, is a general word that covers many inflamed skin conditions. For individuals with this type of problem, the inflammatory response to irritating substances overacts, and causes scratching and itching in the process. Both eczema and acne are chronic skin conditions and are common among the general populace. They are also not contagious.

 

The main difference between eczema and acne is that eczema is often "characterized by dry, red, and extremely itchy patches on the skin". It is referred by many as "the itch that rashes", because once you scratch it, it results in the appearance of a rash.

 

Who is Prone to Get Eczema?

 

Appearing usually in infancy, there is no known cause for this skin condition, but research has revealed that it often affects people with a family history of allergies. It can occur both in children and in adults.

 

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Is Eczema Common?

 

Eczema is not like acne, which affects almost 100% of the world's population at one point in their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, 15 million people in America have some form of eczema. 10-20% of all infants have it, but close to half of these children will have their diseaseimprove by the time they reach 5-15 years old. The rest however, will have some type of eczema throughout their lives.

 

How Can Eczema Be Prevented?

 

There are certain precautions one needs to take to avoid eczema outbreaks. Some of those involve moisturizing frequently, reducing stress, avoiding harsh soaps, detergents and solvents, avoiding sudden changes in temperature or humidity, and likewise any environmental factors that trigger allergies (e.g. pollens, moulds, animal dander or mites)

 

What is theBest Way to Treat Eczema?

 

You can start by not scratching. This is due to the fact that eczema is more often than not, dry and itchy. You would just further aggravate it by scratching and it would flare up all the more. The most common treatment is usually applying lotions or creams on the affected area and to keep the skin as moist as possible.