Eczema is a skin condition wherein your skin starts to become very itchy, patchy, irritable and cracked. A more severe condition can also cause blisters on patches of your skin. Also known as Atopic Dermatitis, such a condition is more prevalent in children but can occur in adults as well.

What are the symptoms?

As mentioned earlier, the main symptoms are itchy, rough and irritable skin which starts appearing red in colour. Usually, Eczema affects arms, legs, back, back of the knees, and inner elbows.

It can also lead to a severe rash and blistering.

How to treat this condition?

Currently there is no sure treatment of Eczema, however, there are some remedies you can try which help to soothe the skin and make this condition go away. Studies suggest that Eczema become less prominent with age. Some of the suggested remedies are:

1. Lukewarm Baths
2. Moisturizing your skin more often
3. Wearing soft fabric
4. Avoiding harsh soaps
5. Avoiding rubbing your skin with a towel, opt for air-drying
6. Avoid temperature that causes frequent sweating.
7. Medications as prescribed by your doctor- Might include Anti-inflammatory ointment, antibiotics, phototherapy, etc.

Eczema is a very common skin problem and even though there is no specific cure for this problem, it can be treated with home remedies and medications as prescribed by your doctor.