Eczema / skin reactions

Swellings affecting skin, mucous membranes, eyelids, lips, genital organs, hands and feet, burning sensation in arms and legs – is this a case of angioedema?

Substances that are harmful to the skin, irritants, allergy-causing substances but also hereditary factors can be a reason for eczema of the hands.

Around 15 to 20 per cent of the Swiss population have contact eczema in their life-time.

Teaser: Neurodermatitis/atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease with an episodic course which typically occurs in infancy.

In urticaria, itching weals are formed on the skin as if in contact with stinging nettles.