Atopic dermatitis
The most common type of eczema, which causes inflammation, dryness and itchy skin. Oftentimes, the phrase eczema is used as a synonym for atopic dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis
Skin becomes inflamed and itchy after an irritant or allergen touches the skin.
Dyshidrotic eczema
Small, itchy blisters to develop on the edges of the fingers, toes, palms and soles of the feet.
Neurodermatitis
It begins with an itchy patch of skin, usually confined to one or two patches of skin, that becomes more irritated when scratched. The most common spots are the feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, and scalp.
Nummular eczema
Or nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema, presents as round, coin-shaped patches of irritated skin that are often itchy, inflamed or oozing, on the arms, legs or torso and can become crusty or scaly over time.
Seborrheic dermatitis
A chronic form of eczema that affects oily areas of the body, such as the scalp, face (around the nose and eyebrows) and/or upper chest.
Stasis dermatitis
A type of eczema that happens when you have poor blood circulation, which usually happens in your legs, that presents with swelling, redness and itching, with the skin becoming dry, scaly and discolored over time.