Eczema Skin Symptoms

Eczema skin symptoms are specific changes of the skin that occur in the form of smaller or larger patches in predilection ares (see below):
  1. Erythema (redness) - the skin is red and inflamed, usually warmer than surrounding healthy skin. It is dry and itchy, which inevitably leads to scratching and aggravating eczema itself.
  2. Papulation (formation of blisters or bumps) - in later stages of the disease, and as a result of scratching or not treating eczematous skin properly, small blisters or bigger bumps appear. Sometimes they are filled with liquid, or in severe cases pus, which forms as a result of bacterial infection.
  3. Scratching injuries - after repeated scratching, skin loses its elasticity and becomes hard. Crusts are forming on areas where blister used to be. Skin has deep red coloration.
  4. Lichenification (lines) - lines are forming as a result of chronic inflammation and diffuse thickening of the epidermis. Skin tends to be brownish in color, with leathery shine and hard on touch.
See all the symptoms in pictures on Eczema Skin Symptoms page.

Usual areas, or predilection areas, where these symptoms occur are:
  • face (forehead and eyelids)
  • neck (front and back)
  • arms especially folding parts of elbows
  • fists
  • legs, especially folding parts of knees
  • groins
  • ankles
It is important to know that eczema is a non-infectious disease. There is no threat of transmitting it to others, either by touch or sexually.