If you are a person that suffers with eczema you will know that it may be some time before the true cause is found and whether you are predisposed genetically to suffer with it; it may be some time until the true cause is discovered. A person who suffers with this condition will have red, dry and itchy patches of skin. Along with those indications, sufferers may also have a number of crusty blisters as well.

There are many types but the most common of all is the atopic eczema; like all the other types, this one is characterized by itching as well. Atopic eczema brings with increased itching compare to other forms but is relieved when the sufferer scratches; unfortunately this just makes the condition worse. Another problem caused by the condition is it makes the skin more sensitive to almost any substance; sufferers avoid contact with soaps and washing powders but other man-made items such as make-up can have the same effect as well.

The situation in small children doesn't look as severe at first as the patchy red skin is not on the skins surface but below it. Although the primary factor with eczema is itching you might still be susceptible to normal rashes; because the disorder is characterized by itching, if this rash does not itch then it is not a symptom of this condition. If the rash itches and reacts well to eczema treatment but the rash does not disappear then there is a good chance the rash is unrelated to the itchy feeling.

Because itching is a symptom in many problems related to the skin, including this skin disorder, this is not the basis of diagnosing the condition. Whilst Eczema and a rash always coexist at the same time, the reason the rash itches is still a mystery. Another symptom is redness so when your blood flow increases, the skin becomes very red.

With eczema, the skin can become inflamed for many reasons because it is already highly sensitive; scratching can lead to bacteria infecting the area and making the inflammation worse. The other obvious signs are of course the blisters which generally speaking are quite tiny but larger blisters can be seen on people occasionally; a bacterial infection or a condition of your particular skin type many be the cause of this. These blisters may contain small amounts of fluid and in some cases a pus; further infection is almost assured if the blisters are damaged, this is why scratching can just aggravate an already sensitive condition.