Month: January 2017

Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin itchy and flaky. Doctors do not know what causes it. Eczema often happens in people who have allergies. It can also run in families. Another term for eczema is “atopic dermatitis.”       What are the symptoms of eczema? — The symptoms of eczema can include: ● Intense itching ● Redness ● Small bumps ● Skin that flakes off or forms scales     Most people with eczema have their first symptoms before they turn 5. But eczema can look different in people of different ages: ● In babies, eczema tends to affect the front...