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.

The term Eczema is used for a group of health conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. It is one of those problems that does not have a cure and may return at any time. You cannot be treated for it until what caused it in the first place is discovered. In the vast majority of cases the causes are related to the environment that the sufferers of this condition live and work in.