7 Top FAQs about Eczema (Eczema Skin Treatment)

7 Top FAQs about Eczema (Eczema Skin Treatment): "7 Top FAQs about Eczema
by Evelyn Lim

If you find yourself or your kid having eczema, you are bound to start asking more questions in order to understand this skin condition better. Here are some common FAQs that are common to most eczema sufferers:

1. What is eczema?

Eczema is sometimes referred to as dermatitis. Eczema can be mild, moderate or severe. In cases of mild eczema, the skin is red, warm, dry and itchy. In moderate to severe cases, eczema can be very inflamed, incredibly itchy, cracked, crusty, scaly, raw, bleeding and weeping fluid (known as wet eczema).

2. Who gets eczema?

Eczema is a skin condition that can affect both males and females. Sufferers can be babies and include the elderly as well. Approximately one fifth of all children suffer from eczema and one in every twelve adults."