An inflammatory condition of the skin that includes redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened. Anxiety, stress, and depression may all play a role in the exacerbation of eczema . Those with atopic eczema may be discovered to have an increased eosinophil count in their blood .
Treatment often includes mild anti-pruritic lotions and corticosteroid creams .
Careful avoidance of any irritating substances will be mandatory.