Rick was exhausted. Increased stress at school, home, and work
had made him extremely tired. It also made his skin act up. Not
again, he thought — not another eczema flare-up! Eczema is a
common skin problem. If you have eczema or think you might have
it, here's how to deal with it. Some Skin Facts Your skin —
which protects your organs, muscles, and bones and regulates
your body temperature — can run into plenty of trouble, like
acne when pores become clogged. But zits aren't the only skin
problem you may encounter. Have you ever tried a new type of
soap and developed an itchy rash? That reaction may just be
eczema in action. What Is Eczema? Eczema (pronounced: ek-zeh-ma)
is a group of skin conditions that cause skin to become red,
irritated, itchy, and sometimes develop small, fluid-filled
bumps that become moist and ooze. There are many forms of
eczema, but atopic (pronounced: ay-tah-pik) eczema is one of the
most common and severe. Doctors don't know exactly what causes
atopic eczema, also called atopic d