Dermatitis, Atopic (Eczema)
Eczema, formally known as atopic dermatitis, is a very common allergic skin condition. Eczema looks different in people of different ages. In teens, it tends to look like red, dry, irritated skin on the hands, wrists, and legs, though it can appear anywhere.Eczema is very itchy, and scratching tends to worsen the condition and can lead to infection of the skin caused by bacteria on the hands and nails. The key to controlling eczema is to avoid the triggers that bother it (eg, soaps, lotions, detergents, weather, and stress) and keep the skin well moisturized.