Eczema may be acute or chronic, with red skin patches, pimples, crusts, or scabs occurring either alone or in combination. The skin may be dry, or it may discharge a watery fluid, resulting in an itching or burning sensation. The affected skin may then become infected.
Treatment depends on the cause.
For example, if eczema is an allergic reaction, the allergen must be identified and removed. Symptomatic treatment may include the use of ointments containing corticosteroids or lotions that dry the discharge of fluids from the skin.