no one really knows what causes eczema. it's an immune system reaction that can be triggered by certain soaps creams allergies and detergents and may worsen with stress heat and sweat. heredity is a big factor in whether or not an infant gets eczema. if mom or dad have eczema baby is a lot more likely to develop it too. as a matter of fact if both parents have eczema the likelihood their infant will inherit it is about 50%.
why do babies get eczema?