IS ECZEMA AN ALLERGIC REACTION?

Eczema actually refers to a group of skin conditions that cause dry, itchy skin, and many of those conditions are caused by allergies. Atopic dermatitis (often caused by food and environmental allergens) is the most common type, affecting almost 90 percent of eczema sufferers. Contact dermatitis (a reaction to something that touches the skin) is the second most common type. Dry skin is the foremost cause of eczema, and heat or hot weather that dries skin can trigger eczema flare-ups. When eczema results from an allergen combined with another trigger like dry skin, flare-ups can be severe. Regardless of the cause, the best treatment for eczema is moisturizing the skin and avoiding any known triggers like allergens.

P.S. Eczema is more common in children than adults. Many children overcome the condition, but some experience flare-ups in adulthood.

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