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A type of inflammation that occurs on the outer layer of the skin is known as eczema. While its actual cause is not known, the belief is that the immune system has a reaction to some type of outside irritant. The term is used to cover a broad range of conditions that result in skin that becomes inflamed, dry, red, irritated and itchy. This condition has a variety of different forms that can present themselves. A term known as dermatitis may be used frequently in order to describe cases of acute Eczema.

Any persistent or recurrent condition of the skin can be classified as eczema. Dry, itchy, flaky or rashy problems, as well as blistered and/or oozing areas are examples of problems that can fall under this diagnosis. There are different types of eczema depending on the area of the body they affect and the type of symptom or symptoms that are present.

Our homes, whether they be actual houses or just apartments, act as our own personal spaces in the world. They are sanctuaries where we are allowed to create any reality we like, while keeping us safe from some of the ugly realities of natural life, like insects. Pests can be a massive problem, for example termites eating away at the foundation of a house, or merely nuisances like mosquitoes in the backyard. Some pests, however, can be especially difficult to deal with as they continue to come and infect. Bed bugs fall into this latter category and can be prevented through a number of measures like buying bed bug covers.