Eczema

An acute or chronic cutaneous inflammatory condition that is characterized by spots and blisters which may be dry or with watery discharge and more or less itchy or burning. Although atopic dermatitis (eczema) may affect virtually any area, it classically involves skin on the arms and behind the knees. It tends to flare periodically and then subside for a time, even up to several years. The exact cause is unknown, but it may result from a malfunction in the body's immune system.