eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. the most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. atopic refers to a group of diseases with an often inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. although there is no cure most people can effectively manage their disease with medical treatment and by avoiding irritants. the condition is not contagious and can't be spread from person to person.
what is eczema?