Eczema

Eczema or Dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin which has the following signs and symptoms include redness, scaling and itching. There are many types of eczema:

Atopic eczema
Irritant dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Discoid eczema

Each subtype of eczema requires tailored treatments.

Eczema can appear at any age.

Keeping the skin moisturised is an important aspect in the treatment of atopic eczema.