http://facedoctor.ca - Eczema is a well known skin condition that affects 10 to 20% of all children. What causes eczema is still unknown. However, a history of eczema, asthma or hay fever in the family, usually means a child will be more susceptible to developing one or several of these afflictions. Sadly there is no real cure for eczema, but there are several ways to keep the condition under control. In 50% of all cases the child will no longer be bothered by eczema when the age of two is reached and more then 85% will be free of the affliction when the age of is reached.