Eczema Information Information about Eczema See Also Side Effects of Modern Medical Treatments for Eczema. In some cases the skin will become inflamed and red. Atopic Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis Atopic Eczema is the most common type of eczema. People who develop atopic eczema have a very strong likelihood to develop other atopic disorders such as asthma and hay fever. Nearly three quarters of the people with this type of eczema have a family history of atopic disorders.
Atopic eczema is most common and severe in very early childhood.
More than two thirds of atopic eczema cases improve by the age of 4, however for some individuals the problem can last their whole life. Adults most often get atopic eczema on the face, hands, chest, and around the eyes. The hallmark of atopic eczema is severe itching which tends be more intense at night. Constant scratching can make the condition worse by causing the skin to become thick, dry, and flaky. Seborrhoeic Eczema Seborrhoeic eczema commonly creates red scaly patches on the scalp, ears, and face.