Early eczema can be red, blistering, or oozing.
Later on, eczema can be scaly, brownish, or thickened. Almost always, eczema itches. Examples of eczema include allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis. This pamphlet will describe and discuss a special type of eczema called atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. It often runs in families.