Facts and figures 2

Do boys get eczema more than girls?
Yes, atopic eczema is a little more common in boys than girls.
When does eczema start?
It depends what sort of eczema you are talking about. The most
common form, atopic eczema, starts in childhood, and the earlier
it starts, the more likely the child is to grow out of it. For example,
if it starts before the age of 1, there is a more than 90% chance of
growing out of it before adult life. Contact eczema, often affecting
the hands, tends to come on in adult life, especially if there is a
history of atopic eczema. About 5–10% of children with atopic
eczema will develop hand eczema in adult life even if they have
grown out of their original eczema. This is especially true if they
take up certain careers (e.g. as a hairdresser, mechanic or nurse)
that lead to repeated irritation and damage to the hands.