3. Eczema
Atopic dermatitis or eczema often starts in childhood and disappears, but is sometimes retained in adulthood. Symptoms include patches of dry, itchy skin that are often rough or raised, different in color or thicker. Typically, these patches occur on the face, near the scalp, inside the elbows, behind the knees and on the hands and feet. One of the factors causing this skin irritation is genetics. It is not allergy-related.
There are a few types of eczema, each with their own very specific symptoms. There is no cure, but a factor often causing flare-ups is stress. Doctors do not know what the exact link is, even though they are aware of it. This condition either clears up on its own or is treated with a combination of medicine and topical creams. Most of the creams you are likely to receive from your doctor are broad-spectrum, cortisone-based ones. In recent years, many people have claimed to manage this condition with natural topical remedies on the market.