The term ‘eczema’ usually refers to atopic eczema, and affects people of all ages. If you or your child experience eczema, you will likely already be familiar with its most common symptoms:
- Skin rash on the cheeks, inside the elbows and knees, around the eyes
- Dry and red skin
- Mild to extreme itchiness
- Agitation, problems sleeping
Eczema is not life-threatening and will often subside with age, but it is important to keep those symptoms at bay in order to relieve discomfort and avoid complications from skin infections, which can become severe. Read in full