no matter which part of the skin is affected eczema is almost always itchy. sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears but when it does [appear] the rash most commonly occurs on the face knees hands or feet. it may also affect other areas as well. affected areas usually appear very dry thickened or scaly. in fair-skinned people these areas may initially appear reddish and then turn brown. among darker-skinned people eczema can affect pigmentation making the affected area lighter or darker. in infants the itchy rash can produce an oozing crusting condition that occurs mainly on the face and scalp but patches may appear anywhere.
what are the symptoms of eczema?