Picture The Common Types of Eczema

The more common types of eczema include: Nummular eczema - or discoid eczema causes disk-shaped patches to appear on the lower leg; Seborrheic dermatitis - this eczema will cause dry flaky patches, frequently on the face or scalp; Dyshidrotic eczema - dermatitis of the hands and/or foot; Atopic eczema - often occurs with allergies or hayfever indicating an allergen cause; Contact dermatitis - caused by a substance which may cause an allergic or irritant contact reaction; Baby eczema - red rash on the cheeks, chin, torso; the cause is usually environmental; Neurodermatitis - the cause of this condition is repeated scratching.