It’s irritating and painful, sore and itchy - eczema is an unpleasant skin condition to have at any age. Babies and toddlers affected by it can become distressed and angsty, plus it’s difficult for parents to see infants suffering. But what causes this unpleasant condition, how can you recognise the symptoms and will it last into adulthood?

The skin condition eczema, or dermatitis, can affect both adults and children, but for children it can be particularly debilitating. There are various forms, with the most common being atopic eczema. It causes extreme itchiness, dry skin, redness and inflammation and scratching can cause the skin to split and increase the risk of infection. If it does get infected, the skin can crack and weep.

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