Eczema
Shreya Gupta Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis (AD), is a skin condition characterized by dry, red and flaky skin which is often itchy. Eczema is usually caused by allergens or excess toxin buildup, and although uncomfortable it can be managed in a number of ways. However, no drug or therapy has yet been discovered to fully eradicate the disease, although extensive research is being carried out. Introduction Eczema is a skin condition brought on by IgE (immunoglobulin E), a protein that is produced when you have an allergic reaction. Your immune system responds by producing IgE, which travels to cells and releases chemicals that cause an allergic reaction, seen on the nose, lungs, throat or the skin. The allergic reaction is usually red, bumpy, itchy, skin (if external). If it is an internal reaction, your airways can get obstructed, so breathing is difficult. Obstructive breathing is due to the IgE’s effect on the lungs. This is why eczema and asthma are often linked. In asthma