Eczema is a common skin disease which is known locally as pama , bikhauj , kaur gha etc. in Bangladesh. In medicine, it is commonly referred to as atopic dermatitis , because in most cases one of the sources of eczema is thought to be hereditary. This disease causes inflammation in certain areas of the skin. The affected area shows redness , there is pus , itching , leakage of juice and scabs. It is not a contagious disease. However, this disease causes asthma and hay fever. It is a long-term problem that causes extremely dry skin to crack , thicken , itch and cause rashes. Exactly what causes eczema is not yet known. Eczema is the manifestation of the underlying cause (e.g., allergy). Eczema can occur anywhere on the body , but the hands , feet , arms , opposite sides of the knees , ankles , wrists , neck and upper chest are more affected. Eczema medications have not yet been discovered , but emollients and steroid ointments are used to control eczema.