Eczema is different from acne. Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. A skin condition that causes areas of the skin to become red, itchy and scaly.
The cause is unknown and it can affect any part of the body. A smarting eruption of small pustules, generally crowded together, without fever, and not contagious. Eczema is often triggered by allergens in the air or by foods; 40 percent of children with eczema may have varying degrees of asthma.