Usually eczema affects the arms, legs, chest, back, scalp and also the face. But as well as these there are other areas of the body that can also become infected. You should be aware of what these other problems are and if you do develop them then you must see your doctor without delay.

Problems with the eye where the sufferer will experience a high level of burning sensation and this can lead to eye loss.

In some cases the skin can be covered by many lesions and this is known as exfoliative dermatitis. It can be fatal.

Should a person be suffering from hands that are very dry and often chapped is referred to as hand dermatitis. This is often much worse in the winter due to the cold winds.

There is also a possibility of actual skin infections and this can lead to the skin becoming cracked and pus filled lesions can also develop.

If you make contact via cold sores this is often known as eczema herpeticum and this can be very dangerous and can lead to loss of life.

In the event of a person having exfoliative dermatitis or hand dermatitis the normal treatment is done through creams and these are often steroid based. Such creams are normally quite effective and a month is often enough to see results. However if no results are seen then generally another treatment known as phototherapy can also be tried.

Should phototherapy be used, here UV rays are directed on to the affected areas of the skin. If there is still no results using this technique then other medications may also need to be considered and this can be taken into the body via tablet form or the most common method is in the form of an injection.

You should consult your doctor before hand, as such steroid based treatments can have their side effects.