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Eczema refers to the group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, or what we call atopic eczema. This is associated with inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, like hay fever and asthma. It is accompanied by skin itching, no matter which part of the skin is affected. Before the rash starts to appear, itching starts to attack and the rash commonly occurs on the face, knees, hands and feet. Other areas of the body are also affected as well. The affected areas usually appear very scaly, dry and thickened. Initially, it appears as reddish and eventually turns brown. Still the exact cause of eczema still remains unknown. Added to that, heredity plays a vital role in passing eczema from one generation to another. And it is also commonly found in families that have history of asthma and other certain allergies. In certain substance some people may experience having eczema flare-ups. Rough, course, scratchy and tight materials that can come in contact with the skin can cause it to become itchy. Too hot and extreme cold feelings as well as household products exposure can be a trigger for having an outbreak. The skin condition may also be worsen by stress. Medical treatment for eczema can help people manage their skin disease and through avoiding irritants. The condition itself is not contagious.