Eczema, together with allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and asthma, make up the "big four" atopic (allergic) conditions, often occurring along side each other. Eczema, especially, atopic eczema, is a very com condition which affects millions around the world.

Interestingly, it has been found to be more com among those of higher socio economic class, and in those from smaller families. Eczema, also sometimes known as dermatitis, is a skin condition characterized by itching and inflammation.  itch  redness  dryness and scaling of skin  thickening of the skin  blisters, oozing and crusting Eczema tends to affect. You are certainly not alone, if you, or your child, has been diagnosed with eczema. It is about twice as com in children than in adults, and there tends to be a strong genetic predisposition. TYPES OF ECZEMA  Atopic Eczema (see below)  Allergic Contact Eczema  Irritant Contact Eczema  Discoid Eczema  Seborrhoeic Eczema (more commonly known as seborrhoeic dermatitis)  Venous Eczema ATOPIC ECZEMA Atopic eczema is the most com type of eczema.

The skin becomes red, swollen and dry, making it susceptible to secondary infections.