Atopic eczema (dermatitis) is a chronic, itchy, superficial inflammation of the skin. The skin lesions can become secondarily infected and this is a common cause of an exacerbation of eczema.
An itch usually results in scratching, which increases inflammation and leads to more itching and scratching. As the itch-scratch cycle continues, it changes the integrity of the skin resulting in barrier damage.
Atopic eczema (dermatitis) is a chronic, itchy, superficial inflammation of the skin. The skin lesions can become secondarily infected and this is a common cause of an exacerbation of eczema.
An itch usually results in scratching, which increases inflammation and leads to more itching and scratching. As the itch-scratch cycle continues, it changes the integrity of the skin resulting in barrier damage.