Symptoms of eczema 

The most common symptom of Eczema is inflammation of the skin coupled with severe itching and irritation. A person, who suffers from it, will have an uncontrollable urge to scratch his skin. The skin also looks red, can be flaky or dry and at times the severe itching can also lead it to ooze and crust. The skin feels very sensitive and can be irritated by soap, creams and cosmetics. Adults can get Eczema in any part of their body. In children and infants Eczema most commonly occurs on the face, neck and the insides of the elbows, knees and ankles.

A doctor usually diagnoses Eczema on the basis of the rash and the symptoms that the patient is feeling. While diagnosis can be made by simple physical examination, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause for Eczema. That takes a lot of time and detailed history of the patient. Sometimes a doctor may even do a patch test to see what is causing the Eczema. Childhood Eczema is usually Atopic in nature while adult eczema, especially on the face and hands, may be due to a reaction to a foreign substance like chemicals or cosmetics.

                                                             Common causes of Eczema

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