Article: Eczema can affect so many people's lives, but there are ways to live with it; One in five children and one in 10 adults are affected by eczema. At the start of a national awareness week, Dr David Hughes shares his tips for sufferers.

Byline: Dr David Hughes

THE exact cause of eczema remains unclear and there are several types, each with different symptoms.

The most common form, atopic eczema - which is usually inherited - mainly affects areas of the body where skin is prone to crease - elbows and knees for example, and also the neck, chest and face.

Other forms include allergic and irritant contact eczema - both caused by an allergic reaction to a substance, such as a particular soap or washing powder, and also seborrhoeic eczema, which takes the ...

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