Eczema is a chronic and itchy inflammatory condition of the skin. It is not known what causes eczema but several possible links have been postulated with regards to genetic (family factor), environment (dust, temperature and change in season) as well as the “hygiene hypothesis” (where the lack of exposure to bacteria/virus causes the immune system to be oversensitive to own’s body). Chronic eczema is characteristically recognised by the pattern of distribution of the skin rash, the symptoms and signs and the response towards the treatment given. The classic symptoms and signs of eczema are itchiness, dry scaly skin and red…