The cause of eczema is actually not known with certainty, but some experts suspect eczema associated with the activity of the body's defense (immune) is excessive. This causes the body to overreact to bacteria or irritants that are not harmful to the skin. Therefore, eczema is commonly found in families with a history of allergic disease or asthma.
Each each person has different triggers eczema different. There are people who, after holding soap or detergent will feel itchy exceptional, some are caused by material or other household appliance. Symptoms that arise are varied, but there is the itch mild burning sensation of the dominant, some are otherwise. Upper respiratory tract infection or flu can also trigger the onset of eczema. Stress experienced by patients will make the symptoms worse.
Although the healing of eczema is very difficult, but in many cases, patients can reduce recurrence by doing the right treatment and avoid irritants / allergens that cause eczema. Keep in mind, the disease is not contagious and will not spread from one person to another.