Children often outgrow eczema, but adults who never had it can get it, too. Doctors don’t know what causes it. They think it’s a mix of genetics and things in your environment that your skin reacts to, like:
You might notice these symptoms:
- Wool
- Soap
- Perfume
- Makeup
- Chlorine
- Cigarette smoke
- Red, irritated, or swollen skin
- Crusting or oozing
- Scaly patches that feel rough or leathery
- Severe itching