Turns out that flies put us in the same category as feces and rotting flesh.
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.
1 The causes of eczema -- including atopic dermatitis -- are unknown. 2  Eczema is chronic, marked by periods of flare-ups. 3  Although the itchy, red rash associated with atopic dermatitis can appear anywhere on the body, it is often found on the elbows, knees and face [source: National Eczema Association ].