About Eczema Eczema originates from the greek word “ekzein”, which means “to boil”. Eczema is a common, non-infectious skin rash that is exacerbated by internal and external factors. Dermatitis (derm-, derma-, dermo-, dermat(o)- Prefix denoting the skin) is a much broader term used to describe “inflammation of the skin” in general. The terms eczema and … Continue reading Eczema