About atopic eczema. Eczema (also known as ‘dermatitis’) is a non-contagious dry skin condition that can affect people of all ages, including 1 in 12 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK. Atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema and tends to run in families.
https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/types-of-eczema/atopic-eczema/

