Eczema:
Acute and chronic inflammations of the upper skin layer

Eczema refers to various skin rashes caused by a non-contagious inflammation of the epidermis. Depending on the type of eczema, symptoms such as severe redness, swelling, and bothersome itching, as well as widespread pustules and weeping blisters, may occur. Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in Germany, and its frequency has increased significantly in recent decades. In most cases, external influences irritate the uppermost skin layer and can lead to eczema. Learn more in our skin journal.

Endogenous and exogenous.
The different types of eczema.

Depending on the trigger, inflammatory skin rashes are divided into endogenous and exogenous eczema. Endogenous eczema is caused by internal influences, primarily genetic factors. The most common endogenous eczema is neurodermatitis, also known in medical terminology as atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis.

A widespread endogenous eczema:

Exogenous eczema, on the other hand, is caused by external factors. These include allergic eczema, triggered by skin contact with various allergens in personal care products and medicines, as well as jewelry, plants, or certain work materials. Toxic contact eczema occurs when the skin reacts inflammatorily to harmful influences such as UV radiation, extreme heat and cold, or toxins.

A widespread exogenous eczema:

Diaper dermatitis

Eczema: Acute and chronic inflammations of the upper skin layer

Endogenous and exogenous. The different types of eczema.

Eczema:
Acute and chronic inflammations of the upper skin layer

Endogenous and exogenous.
The different types of eczema.