These may cause redness on the skin, blisters, bumps and the scaly look and feel. Infants will likely develop the problem on various body parts that include their cheeks, back of scalp, chest, legs and arms. The diaper area is typically spared because they aren t able to scratch the part. For adults and older kids, the problem typically develops behind the knees or in front of the elbows. Products labeled unscented can still cause reactions because they do have scents, only these are masked. (Seek out products marked fragrance free. ) There are many metals that can cause allergic reactions all around us nickels (found in jewelry and food including tomatoes, chocolates and nuts), mercury (dental fillings), gold, chromate (for tanning leather) and many others. However, there are some people who carry the symptoms of eczema all throughout their lives, although they usually are on a recurring basis. Usually, these symptoms can also be controlled. Symptoms Both itchiness and rashes occur on the skin. Sometimes, the itch starts before the rashes appear. The rashes are usually on the face, hands, knees, or feet. The top reason is that their skin disease is visible and that they feel embarrassed and isolated. A support group or a camp created for people living with eczema can help. In Brazil in 2003, a hospital started a support group for children with atopic dermatitis. In the beginning, the children were insecure and mostly kept to themselves. The search is the presence of a history of atopic dermatitis, asthma or hay fever from everyone. To learn if the patient has allergic contact dermatitis (another common eczema type), doctors conduct patch testing. This is a medical process for finding allergies. Treatments Atopic dermatitis eczema cannot be cured. The other causes are airborne particles that get embedded in clothes and against the skin (under the collar, along the waistband). Harsh chemicals touching the hands or saturating the clothes cause eczema. Other workers get them from chemicals that become hazardous after being exposed to the sun. (These are most common in roof and agricultural workers.