what is causing my excema
Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema.Atopic refers to a group of diseases with an often inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever.he exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is this response that causes the symptoms of eczema.