Those who suffer from this skin condition normally experience red, flaky, irritated and itchy skin. In babies atopic eczema causes face rashes, elbows and knees rashes.

For older children and young adults - atopic eczema manifests itselsf inside the elbows, behind the knees, on the wrist and on the side of the neck and hands. Generally symptoms differ from one individual to the next.

These causes are triggered by the skin’s unusual reaction to irritants and allergens scattered in the environment, household and hygienic products.

Aside from allergens, atopic eczema can also be triggered by other factors such as stress or fatigue. But typically, it is caused by the other "usual atopic triggers" such as hayfever and asthma.

In general, people with hayfever and asthma are more prone to developing atopic eczema and is usually aggravated through the irritants and allergens.

• Changes in temperature
• Certain Foods like peanuts, soy sauce etc.
• Clothes made from wool and other abrasive fabrics
• Allergens like dust, animal dander, mold, pollen and etc.
• Chemical irritants like astringents, perfume, detergents, alcohol, paint, pesticides and harsh soaps.
• Extreme fatigue and stress
• Other skin infections