Eczema

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) covers a wide range of skin complaints which may affect someone who is genetically predisposed (atopic).

The symptoms of atopic eczema vary according to the age of the sufferer. It generally appears around the age 3 months and in 8 out of 10 cases it appears before the age of 1 year. Atopic eczema can last for several years.

In 2 cases out of 3, it disappears of its own accord around the age of 6 years. Atopic eczema rarely lasts a whole lifetime.