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Eczema is an allergic skin disease, also known as the kind of skin disease commonly referred to as allergic. The main cause is intolerance or allergy to ingested substances, inhaled substances, or contact substances. Children with eczema initially develop red skin, followed by rashes, then rough and scaly skin. Touching the child's skin feels like touching sandpaper. Both heat and moisture can exacerbate the symptoms of eczema.