• behind the knees
• the inside of the elbows
• on the side of the neck
• around the eyes and ears

This condition can   include cracked, sore and bleeding skin.

Common irritants include:

• detergents and soaps
• antiseptics and antibacterials
• perfumes and preservatives in toiletries or cosmetics                      
• solvents
• oils used in machines
• chemicals, such as disinfectants
• acids and alkalis
• cement
• powders
• water, especially hard, chalky water or heavily chlorinated water
• dust
• soil
• some plants, such as clematis, hellebore and mustards
• gardening ,contact with soil where pesticides are present

One of the most important steps in treating Eczema is identifying and avoiding the allergens or irritants that affect you. If you can successfully avoid the cause, you should not experience any symptoms. But this is not as easy as it sounds so best way is to see your GP so as to minimise the problem. Try talking to your employer about your condition to help regular contact with the substance that is causing the problem.

If you are aware of the problem areas then by changing what you use or avoiding the item will greatly improve the situation

Barrier creams can be applied to create a barrier between you and the irritant. If used correctly, they may help prevent contact with the irritant If you are  concerned about medication and oils or creams (some contain steroids) then there  is some alternative ways to control the issues by more natural means have a look Click Here!

To help relieve the symptoms of eczema try buying a ALOE VERA plant .Aloe Vera is used in many products but these tend to have other chemicals with in that cream or ointment so using the extracts of the plant gives you the pure gel. Aloe Vera is said to ease the itching and  moisturizes the dry, flaky skin. To use the aloe vera  snap off a leaf and squeeze out the clear, gel-like substance. Smear this gel over the skin effected by eczema and leave to soak in.

Chamomile is a popular natural treatment for eczema I remember when I was young contracting the measles that itch like mad so my mum applied  chamomile lotion on me. chamomile tea is one way to combat the eczema also you can use the oils to sooth eczema by massaging it into your skin. Always with any creams or oils try a small test area first.

Use organic coconut oil. Organic cold pressed virgin coconut oil is a highly effective moisturizer which many eczema suffers claim to be far more effective than expensive creams. It can be found in health food stores, online and in select supermarkets. Apply the oil (which looks like a solid but quickly melts) on eczema patches all over the body and allow to sink in •Cold pressed means that the oil was processed at temperatures below 116 degrees, allowing all of the oil’s nutrients, enzymes and minerals to be preserved

For dry skin I know a lot of people use COCOA BUTTER it comes in body washes and many other forms I use it when having a shower It really does work for me .Consider getting an allergy test you can discover what foods, animals, carpets, or even trees cause your Eczema flare-ups.