By Brad Yentzer, MD
Itchy, dry, red skin that may include weeping, peeling blisters are symptoms of eczema, a common skin condition that can be severe and long lasting. The exact cause of eczema is not always known, but may be linked to the body’s immune system response to an allergen. Families with a history of allergies or asthma have a greater have risk of developing this non-contagious skin condition.