) Risk factors Like any other risks, people in certain occupations have greater risks in developing various forms of eczema than others. 5 occupations (housekeeper, brick layer, metal workers, hairdressers and health-care workers) were found to comprise 60% of reported cases. Other occupations with higher-than-average risks include janitors and maids, florist, bakers, caterers, bartenders, cooks and agricultural workers. To make sure that itching will be lessened, you have to determine what causes such. This may be due to infections, allergies, irritants and stress. When suffering or if one is prone to develop the problem, it is recommended that they stay away from using harsh chemicals on their skin, strong soaps or wearing wool fabrics and polyester. From experience, eczema tends to affect infants and young children. Some people would also carry with them the disease whose symptoms would keep recurring in their lives as adults. Flare-up triggers There are many things that can trigger a flare-up of the symptoms of the disease. These include environmental irritants, allergens from all over, and substances that are used in the manufacture of soaps and perfumes and others we handle. Venous eczema, also known as stasis dermatitis, is one type of eczema that usually afflicts older people. This common eczema occurs when a person s circulation becomes sluggish. Starting in the lower legs, it is caused by poor blood flow causing fluids to build up, and the legs to become swollen. After some time, the fluid buildup affects the skin and soon develops a rash that is itchy, and produces painful sores over a thinning and discolored skin. Severe types may develop blisters with reddish and swollen areas due to scratching. This can be seen at various body parts including the cheeks, elbows and knees. The problem can be experienced by both adults and children, but this is likely to develop during infancy and by the time the child reaches the age of five. Eczema Basic Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Eczema is the generic term used to name a group of medical conditions that show the skin being inflamed or irritated. The most common of this group is atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. Atopic is used to refer to a group of diseases that comes with a tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever.