(These are most common in roof and agricultural workers.) 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. Children are more vulnerable to the side effects of drugs and as much as possible, they should not be given anything. This does not mean though that your child should not have been given a medicine for eczema. This all depends on the diagnosis, the prognosis and how the doctors see the problem. Some doctors will prescribe a topical steroids like hydrocortisone creams and med-potency steroids. Eczema And Alternative Therapies Eczema is known as a skin disease with no known cure. However, skin doctors and other dermatologists have discovered some ways on how to manage the symptoms of the disease. The primary concern is on the alleviation of the discomfort (itchiness and eventual pain), control of the recurring nature of the disease and the prevention of their causes. This type of eczema is mainly caused by contact with everyday objects (shampoo, food, water, jewelry, etc.) When the contact results in irritated skin, it is called irritant contact dermatitis. If there is an allergic reaction on the skin after contact, the eczema is called allergic contact dermatitis. You can see this in people who frequently have dry skin on the areas with hair like the scalp and the eyebrows. It is also found in unlikely areas like the backs of the elbows or even in some areas of the skin. Usually there will be dandruff and scaling because of the dry skin. Usually, this kind of dermatitis is actually pretty harmless although many people actually have them in various degrees. 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.