Eczema is not contagious, and is a chronic disease that causes symptoms of dry, itchy skin that can appear like a red rash, with some patients reporting a burning sensation, tingling or stinging.

• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.

Eczema patches ... AD around age 7, when the rashes began appearing on the crooks of her arms and backs of her knees. “The outbreaks were embarrassing,” says the 46-year-old, recalling her ...