The dryness can lead to what appears to be a 'crusty' surface that may exhibit blistering making the condition much more worse.

The most common type is known generally as atopic eczema; irrespective of the type you have, the most common symptom is itching. However, the itching sensation is much more pronounced, and if a person with atopic eczema scratches their skin, the condition is just exacerbated.

Unfortunately this just makes the condition worse.People who suffer with this also have to stay clear of many everyday substances because using those makes the condition far worse; substances such as cosmetics, soaps a nd detergents products are just a few they must avoid if they do not wish flare-ups.

In small children it can usually be seen, in most cases, as a patch just below the child's skin. There are occasions where a person with eczema can have a rash but it is not itchy; the disorder is not responsible if the itching is not present.

There are instances where a rash might not be cleared up with an eczema cream but the itching eases, this can mean the two were unrelated.

However, itchy skin is not necessarily a sign of this disorder as many other conditions can make a person have itchy skin, so this cannot be the only basis for a diagnosis. Although eczema is characterized by itchy skin with a rash it is still not possible to completely understand why the itching occurs. The redness seen in the rash is the result of increased blood flow in the area, sometimes caused by the scratching.

With eczema, the skin can become inflamed for many reasons because it is already highly sensitive; one area that causes concern is where there is a bacterial infection which can easily be the result of scratching sensitive skin. Blisters are also a symptom and in an active condition, the blisters seen are small, although there are cases when the blisters are larger; this may be the result of the person's skin type or from an infection. Most often, the blisters seen as a symptom are filled with fluid; sufferers are advised never to burst them and create further infection in an already highly sensitive area.