Some things commonly known to have triggered eczema include:

• A number of soaps, deodorants, perfumes and detergents.
• Sweaty skin
• Continuous contact with certain types of fabric like nylon and wool

Nearly 10 to 15% of the population is severely affected by eczema. It is becoming more and more common. However, the reasons for it are not yet completely understood or are largely misunderstood. Eczema may present itself in the first six months of birth itself. Then it may come and go on an occasional basis. The diagnosis cannot be confirmed for it because there are no tests.

Skin characterized by eczema lacks luster and looks scaly and cracked. The eczema related skin is not able to retain water and therefore there is evaporation from the skin surface causing more dryness.

The diagnosis of dry skin eczema varies across individuals as skin type and nature tend to change according to the climate and location and many other inter-related factors.

Infant eczema is mostly experienced in the first six months of birth and is found on the face, chest, neck and scalp. For some babies, it can develop on forearms and chins as well. A little older children, that is, around the age of four to ten experience childhood eczema at either sides of neck, the folds of the elbows and at lower back of  thigh and back of knees. In teenagers and adults, the problem is less severe than the children. Nonetheless the affected areas mainly involve hands and feet and the portion around the eyes and ears.

Dry Skin eczema is believed to be a genetic disease. Actually both genes and environment are responsible for its outburst as the genes may have the tendency towards eczema but the environment may be providing the opportunity to express it. Since the causes are unknown it has proven to be relatively difficult to find a cure for dry skin eczema. Consulting a dermatologist is the best option.