What is Eczema?

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What is Eczema?

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Eczema is a common skin condition affecting 10-30% of children and 2-10% of adults in the UK. There are many types of eczema but the most common is atopic eczema which causes the skin to become itchy, dry, cracked, and sore. Although the condition cannot be cured, there are treatments available to help relieve the symptoms as well as measures you can take to prevent flare ups from occurring.