Infant eczema, commonly known as tinea cruris, is a common allergic skin condition. It is very itchy, and infants may exhibit it by shaking their heads or rubbing their heads and faces on their parents. Severe cases may also ooze and become secondary to infection; in autumn and winter due to dry skin, sand-like skin feel and flaking can occur. Eczema is an allergic reaction of the immune system of the affected child to external factors. Genetic factors play a major role in the development of eczema in infants. A number of affected children have eczema, asthma or allergic rhinitis in their family. In a nutshell, it is an allergic skin reaction caused by food (e.g. milk, eggs, etc.) and many environmental factors (including climate, house dust mites and environmental pollution) in children on top of their genetic allergies. So, is there a cure for eczema? Currently, there is no cure for eczema, but with proper treatment the majority of children will experience relief from the rash, which will improve their quality of life. Most children grow out of eczema, but the exact age of improvement is difficult to say. Approximately 70% of children improve significantly by school age and more than 80% by adolescence. Only a small percentage of children with eczema will continue into adulthood.