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Medical professionals sometimes refer to eczema as the itch that rashes.. Usually, the first symptom of eczema is intense itching. The rash appears later and is red and has bumps of different sizes. The rash itches and may burn, especially in thin skin like the eyelids. If it is scratched, it may ooze and become crusty. In adults, chronic rubbing produces thickened plaques of skin.
Eczema is known for its intense itch. The surface of the skin can become dry, rough and sometimes scaly. The itch eczema may cause may be so bad that you scratch your skin until it gets red and irritated, which can make your rash even worse.