Eczema is itchy, red, and dry skin caused by inflammation. As many as 30 million Americans are believed to suffer from some form of eczema.
Babies often have eczema on the face, especially the cheeks and chin. They can also have it on the scalp, trunk (chest and back), and outer arms and legs. Children and adults tend to have eczema on the neck, wrists, and ankles, and in areas that bend, like the inner elbow and knee. People with eczema are usually diagnosed with it when they are babies or young children. Eczema symptoms often become less severe as children grow into adults. But for some people, eczema continues into adulthood. Less often, it can start in adulthood.
