What are the different kinds of Eczema?

Although Eczema is a generic term, there are actually many different kinds of Eczema. These may look different from each other but all share the common symptoms of inflammation and itching. It is important to distinguish what kind of Eczema a person suffers from to treat him correctly. However it is not always a very easy task and therefore it is important that you consult a trained medical practitioner if you think you have Eczema. Sometimes people may have more than one kind of Eczema present at the same time. 

Eczema can broadly be classified in two main categories:

1. Exogenous or Contact Eczema, which is caused by skin contact with an external substance that may be natural or synthetic. For example extreme hot or cold conditions, or harsh chemicals. 
2. Endogenous or Constitutional Eczema, which is caused by an inherent tendency of the body and may affect a person even if they lived in a highly sanitized environment. People who suffer from this kind of Eczema will react to triggers that cause Exogenous or Contact Eczema also. They seem to have a highly sensitive system that reacts to slightest changes. This kind of Eczema is more likely to be inherited. 

Endogenous or Constitutional Eczema can be of the following kinds: 

· Atopic eczema
· Seborrhoiec Eczema
· Discoid Eczema
· Dyshidrotic Eczema
· Asteatototic (dry) Eczema