Hello, I'm an expert in dermatology with a focus on skin conditions. Let's address your question about the contagiousness of eczema.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common inflammatory skin condition characterized by red, itchy rashes. It is important to understand that eczema itself is not contagious. The condition is not caused by a bacterial or viral infection that can be passed from one person to another through casual contact or sharing personal items.

However, if a person with eczema has a secondary bacterial infection on their skin due to scratching, which can happen because the skin becomes more susceptible to infections when it's broken or damaged, then it is theoretically possible for that specific infection to spread to another person under the right conditions. But this is not the eczema itself spreading; it's the secondary infection.

To summarize, eczema is not spread from person to person. It is a chronic condition that is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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Eczema does not spread from person to person. However, it can spread to various parts of the body (for example, the face, cheeks, and chin [of infants] and the neck, wrist, knees, and elbows [of adults]). Scratching the skin can make eczema worse.read more >>