The difference between eczema and heat rash
Eczema and heat rash are both common skin conditions, but they have different symptoms. This article will introduce the differences from the following four aspects.
1. Different causes
Eczema is a chronic skin disease caused by genetic, immune and environmental factors. It is common in infancy and early childhood, and the causes include allergies, hormonal changes, climate changes, etc. The symptoms of eczema are skin itching, dryness, redness, swelling, blisters, erosion and other symptoms.
Heat rash is a common viral disease after influenza. The virus is spread through the respiratory tract, and antibodies will gradually disappear after the patient\’s body develops antibodies. The symptoms of heat rash are red spots, papules, blisters, etc. on the skin, as well as cold symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
2. The course and mode of transmission are different
Eczema is a chronic skin disease with a long course and a tendency to recur. Without proper treatment, eczema can persist for a long time and worsen symptoms. Eczema is not spread through contact or respiratory tract. However, for mothers or other relatives of infants and young children who have eczema, skin contact may worsen the condition.
Heat rash is an acute viral infection, and patients are most likely to spread the virus after symptoms appear, such as coughing, sneezing, and spitting. Heat rash has a higher infection rate in children and a wider range of transmission, especially in collective settings.
3. Symptoms appear differently
The main symptoms of eczema are redness, swelling and itching of the skin. The itching of eczema is very strong, and there are papules, erosions and dry and flaky skin. Severe eczema will affect life and work, and have a negative impact on the patient\’s mood and life.
The symptoms of heat rash mainly include flu symptoms such as sore throat, fever, and cough. Moreover, the blisters of heat rash appear after one or two days and may not appear in the early stage of the disease. And most people with heat rash heal without leaving scars.
4. Different treatment methods
Treatment for eczema generally targets its cause, preventing aggravation and relieving symptoms. Commonly used treatments include ointments, corticosteroids, antihistamines, etc. If the condition is severe, oral medications may be needed to relieve the condition.
The treatment of heat rash is generally symptomatic treatment to relieve symptoms, such as using antipyretic and analgesic drugs, drinking enough water, and resting. Patients with more severe illness need to use antiviral drugs under the advice of their doctors to speed up recovery.
Conclusion
In short, although eczema and heat rash are both skin diseases, their causes, symptoms, modes of transmission and treatments are different. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to detailed observations during diagnosis in order to take correct treatment measures. People with heat rash must pay attention to maintaining personal hygiene to reduce the risk of transmission. For people with eczema, try to avoid irritation and keep the skin clean and moisturized.
