Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is a common, long-term skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red, and inflamed. It is not contagious, meaning it cannot spread from one person to another. Eczema can affect people of all ages but is most common in infants and children.
It results from a combination of genetic factors, an overactive immune response, and a weakened skin barrier.
