There is not as single certain cause of eczema. However, it is generally considered as allergic disease and it has another popular name Atopic dermatitis. It runs along with asthma and hay fever.
Research shows that following things are the cause of eczema:
* Variation in a regular temperature or humidity.
* Unusual allergies (to mold, dust, animal, etc.)
* Chemical irritants: it includes number of chemicals such as paints, pesticides, alcohol, perfumes, astringents, harsh soaps & detergents along with common household cleaners
* Physical irritants: they are synthetic clothes, clothes made of wool.
