Once upon a time, you entered a store dedicated to beauty products so that you could find an exceptional beauty cream—one targeted to your concerns. You felt hopeful at first, but the feeling was fleeting as you stared down rows of products that all started to look and sound the same. You probably purchased one but weren’t entirely sure it was what you needed, but you drove all that way so why not?

Eczema is a group of conditions that result in red, itchy, irritated and inflamed skin. It usually occurs when the protective barrier of the skin is weaker than it should be, making it simplier for moisture to escape the skin and for the penetration of different bacteria and viruses. Anyone at any age can develop eczema; however, infants, children and those with predisposing factors are more at risk of getting the condition.