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Eczema<\/strong>, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes your skin to become inflamed or irritated. These areas of red and itchy skin are common in child but can occur at any age. Most infants who develop this condition will outgrow it while others continue to have it throughout their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Healthy skin is able to keep in moisture and protects you from bacteria, irritants and allergens; the skin of those with eczema lacks the ability to do this. Most cases of eczema are related to a gene variation but food allergies may also play a role. Those with a personal or family history of eczema, allergies, hay fever or asthma are at a greater risk of developing this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flare-ups of eczema may appear in response to certain substances of conditions. Having a cold or upper respiratory infection, stress, feeling too hot or too cold or coming into contact with animal dander or household products like soaps of detergents are the most common causes of a flare-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the signs of eczema may vary person-to-person, the most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n