As the cause of eczema is still not fully understood it makes dealing with the condition a problem as some believe that genetic factors are involved; it may be some time until the true cause is discovered. This skin complaint can cause a number of problems for the sufferer including patches that are excessively dry but it is the constant itchy feeling that must be the most irritating. To make matters worse these affected areas may also have a number of blisters that have a crusty surface to them.

There are many types but the most common of all is the atopic eczema; however, all forms share one main symptom: that of severe itching. Scratching helps, especially with atopic eczema but this is guaranteed to worsen the situation and make it flare up. People who suffer with this also have to stay clear of many everyday substances because using those makes the condition far worse; the skin can easily become irritated by detergents, soap and even cosmetics for example.

In small children it can usually be seen, in most cases, as a patch just below the child's skin. There are occasions where a person with eczema can have a rash but it is not itchy; the disorder is not responsible if the itching is not present. This also follows that if when a topical eczema treatment is applied and the itch reacts favorably but the rash does not disappear then the rash and the itch may not be related.

The diagnosis of the skin disorder is not that simple because there are other medical conditions which cause itchy skin. Whilst Eczema and a rash always coexist at the same time, the reason the rash itches is still a mystery. Red skin is another symptom of and this is as a result of the increased blood flow in the area.

With eczema, the skin can become inflamed for many reasons because it is already highly sensitive; it can also flare up if your skin gets infected by a bacteria. Most blisters seen as part of the symptoms are quite small but large blisters can also occur; this can be the result either of an infection of the skin or the type of condition you have. Most often, the blisters seen as a symptom are filled with fluid; great care is required not to make matters worse (by scratching) than they already are.