What is eczema? That is the question. It is a basically a skin disease that is inflamed and usually comes out during and infancy and can possibly last throughout adulthood. People say that Eczema is rash that is itchy. However, it is actually an itch, and when you scratch, it produces a rash. It is good to know that this skin problem is hereditary.

Eczema more commonly called atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is a chronic skin condition in which the skin becomes inflamed, itchy, dry and may begin to crack. In most cases eczema affects infants, and in some instances it will continue on throughout their adulthood. There have been recorded cases of infants with eczema that has gone away, just to reappear later in the child’s adult life.