Defining Eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition considered to be a variant of dermatitis. Eczema is an inflammation occurring within the surface layers of the skin. Eczema can affect any part of the body, and is associated with an allergic reaction to an allergen. Eczema typically occurs in people with a family history of allergies, hay fever or asthma.

The occurrence of eczema manifests with patches  of dry, reddened, rough textures, itchy skin. Eczema results in increased dryness of the skin skin, crusty patches of skin, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. The most complaint is intense itchy.

Eczema Rashes

Eczema rashes manifest as areas of dry, rough, scaly patches of thickened skin. The dryness of the rash reduces the protective quality of the skin, making it less effective at protecting against heat, cold, fluid loss, and bacterial infection. Redness is common in eczema rashes.