Eczema is a skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin which results in a type of dermatitis. Thus, the term ‘eczema’ refers to a broad range of persistentor chronic skin conditions which may also include dryness and rashes which may be accompanied by reddening of the skin, local swelling, itching, flaking, cracking,oozing or bleeding. As the lesions heal, temporary skin discoloration may appear and even scarring is possible at times.
