What is eczema?

Eczema is a long-term skin condition where your skin becomes dry and itchy. It is associated with an
immune system reaction to certain allergens and affects around one in ten people worldwide. It
causes skin rashes and areas of inflammation, especially in skin folds, and can lead to skin infections.
The most common type of eczema is atopic eczema, which often starts in childhood, affecting
around one in five children in the UK.