<s>[INST] What is eczema? [/INST] Eczema is a chronic health condition that affects the skin, causing redness, dryness itching and sometimes infections. When eczema worsens it is called an eczema flare and usually there is no single factor for an eczema flare. Eczema flares can be triggered by a range of irritants (see Q 8) or for no obvious reason.

Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis:

Atopic conditions include eczema, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), dust mite and food allergy;
It is common for people with eczema to have other atopic conditions.
Unlike other atopic conditions, allergens do not usually directly cause eczema symptoms.
Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation (redness and swelling). Source: ASCIA. Link: https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/skin-allergy/eczema. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>