Eczema is a disease in a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. Eczemas originating from ingestion of medications, foods, and chemicals, have not yet been clearly systematized. Eczema has increased dramatically in England as a study showed a 42% rise in diagnosis of the condition between 2001 and 2005, by which time it was estimated to affect 5% of the population. Eczema is a term for different types of skin inflammation (dermatitis).

Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants. Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. Eczema is not contagious and, like many diseases, currently cannot be cured. Eczema is sometimes referred to as "the itch that rashes," since the itch, when scratched, results in the appearance of the rash.

Eczema occurs in both children and adults, but usually appears during infancy. Eczema outbreaks can usually be avoided with some simple precautions. Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema cannot be cured, but you can prevent some types of eczema by avoiding irritants, stress and the things you are allergic to. Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Eczema can be triggered by just about anything coming in contact with the skin.

Eczema is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including young infants. Eczema can be a difficult, frustrating condition. Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. Eczema can be diagnosed by a pediatrician, allergist, immunologist, dermatologist or your primary care provider. Eczema (pronounced as 'EK-zeh-ma') comes from two Greek words, 'ek' meaning out and 'zema' meaning boils.

Eczema is merely a hypersensitivity reaction; it is not considered a disease and it is not contagious. Eczema is a possibility when you experience the following symptoms: intense itching, dry and scaly skin, crusting, flaking, and cracking of the skin, oozing lesions and blisters, and bleeding. Healed lesions may sometimes cause temporary skin discoloration, but scarring is unusual. Eczema is not easy to diagnose since it shows similarities with other skin conditions.

Eczema sufferers are often embarrassed to scratch their skin in public, so they do it in privacy. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurring inflammatory skin disease that is most common in people with a family history of an atopic disorder: asthma, hay fever, or atopic dermatitis. Eczema appears most often in early childhood.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurring skin condition which can come and go for months and even years. Eczema affects probably 10-15% of the population and is becoming more common for reasons that are unknown. Eczema is usually diagnosed based on the appearance of the itchy rash in typical areas, including the forehead, cheeks, arms and legs in infants, and the creases or insides of the elbows, knees, and ankles in older children.

Eczema is a common and frustrating condition for parents and their children. Eczema is sometimes mistaken for other itchy rashes, including contact dermatitis, heat rash, seborrhea dermatitis, and psoriasis. Eczema does run in certain families and can be associated with other 'allergic'-type disorders, like allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Eczema may not be a life-threatening condition, but it is life altering.

Eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause skin to become red, irritated, itchy, and sometimes develop small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. Eczema isn't contagious like a cold, but most people with eczema have family members with the condition. Eczema can't be cured, but there are plenty of things you can do to prevent a flare-up.