Eczema and Risk of Skin Infection
These infections, referred to assecondary skin infections, are common with eczema. They often develop with there is there there is a severe flare-up of symptoms. In very rare instances, the infection can spread into the bloodstream and cause potentially life-threatening complications likecellulitisandsepsis. RML / NIAID This article describes the relationship between eczema and skin infections. Although eczema can occur at any age, it typically starts in early childhood. In infants, eczema can cause a widespread rash covering the face and most of the body....