The treatment for eczema varies based on the severity of the condition. For mild cases, local applications such as steroids, anti-bacterial creams, or oily calamine lotion can be effective. In more severe cases, systemic medications like antihistamines,

immunosuppressive drugs, and corticosteroids may be prescribed.

The signs and symptoms of eczema can vary among individuals based on their age and the severity of the condition. General symptoms include:

Dry skin

Skin rash (gray or brown in people of color)

Itchy skin

Inflamed skin or bumps

Flaky or scaly skin

Thick, leathery skin patches

Weeping, crusting, or bleeding skin (in severe cases)

These symptoms can appear on any part of the body, but are most commonly found on the neck, elbows, hands, feet, knees, ankles, in and around the ears, and on the face (especially the cheeks and lips). Sometimes, symptoms can also be seen in private areas.

There are several types of eczema, each with unique triggers and characteristics, including:

Atopic Dermatitis: A chronic condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.

Contact Dermatitis: An allergic skin reaction that occurs upon contact with an allergen.

Neurodermatitis: Scaly skin patches on the wrists, head, forearms, and lower legs resulting from localized itching, such as after an insect bite.

Dyshidrotic Eczema: Causes irritation and blister formation on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Nummular (Discoid) Eczema: Features circular patches of irritated, crusted, scaly, and itchy skin.

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Manifests as irritated, itchy, scaly, and red skin, commonly on the scalp.

Stasis Dermatitis: Affects the lower legs, usually linked to circulatory problems, resulting in irritated skin.