Eczema

Eczema is a condition wherein patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types can also cause blisters.

Symptoms in infants

The following atopic dermatitis symptoms are common in infants under the age of 2:

• rashes on the scalp and cheeks

• rashes that bubble up before leaking fluid

• rashes that can cause extreme itchiness, which may interfere with sleeping

Symptoms in children

The following atopic dermatitis symptoms are common in children age 2 and above:

• rashes that appear behind the creases of elbows or knees

• rashes that appear on the neck, wrists, ankles, and the crease between the buttocks and legs

• bumpy rashes

• rashes that can become lighter or darker

• skin thickening, also known as lichenification, can then develop into a permanent itch

Symptoms in adults

The following atopic dermatitis symptoms are common in adults:

• rashes that are more scaly than those occurring in children

• rashes that commonly appear in the creases of the elbows or knees or the nape of the neck

• rashes that cover much of the body

• very dry skin on the affected areas

• rashes that are permanently itchy

• skin infections