If you continue to experience eczema as you get older, you will probably find that it affects the face, neck, upper chest, front of the shoulders, areas where the skin creases and the backs of the hands. Again the main symptom is severe itching and the condition can be exacerbated by stress. The itch scratch cycle Eczema is often accompanied by a severe itching. Scratching can cause damage to the skin. This allows bacteria to penetrate the skin and the body's immune system reacts causing inflammation which in turn leads to further itching.
Inflammation can result in infection which once more can lead to itching.
Emollients with anti-itch ingredients can help.