Recent advances in the understanding of the genes, which control the thickness of our skin, are leading to an understanding of how sensitive skin, contact dermatitis and atopic eczema develop. ... (download)

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition with symptoms that include dry, itching and reddened skin patches. There is no cure, but the condition can be managed. Treatment options include emollients (moisturisers), topical steroids (medicated creams) and oral antihistamines. ... (download)

Patient and Family Education. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition. It begins in infancy or childhood and the cause is often unknown. In some children, it may be caused by food allergies or allergies to things around them. ... (download)

Eczema in children is a non-contagious skin condition. It usually appears in early childhood and disappears around six years of age. It is sometimes called atopic dermatitis. The skin becomes dry, cracked and itchy, and may weep. Eczema can vary in severity and alter on a daily basis. In some cases, eczema may continue into adulthood. ... (download)

Atopy is the term used for the tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hayfever. Atopic eczema is a dry, itchy inflammation of the skin. The words eczema and dermatitis are interchangeable and mean the same thing. ... (download)

To investigate the development of infant eczema in an ethnically diverse population. Infant feeding practices including age at introduction of solid food and duration of breastfeeding were considered as predictors. ... (download)

There are various types of eczema, with slightly different causes and symptoms. This factsheet will focus on atopic eczema but the other types are described below. Allergic contact eczema Also called exogenous eczema, ... (download)

Ear eczema can be an extremely irritating and, at times, painful condition. It can range from slight dryness behind the ears to extensive skin loss, soreness and infection. ... (download)

Eczema is a skin problem that causes itching, dryness, fine scales or flaking, and sometimes mild redness. Eczema can be a mild skin irritation that does not need medical treatment. ... (download)

Swimmers itch is a skin rash caused by certain parasites of birds and mammals. These parasites are released from infected snails and migrate through waters, including those used for recreational swimming. ... (download)