Diagnosis

When diagnosing eczema, doctors will likely ask about:

• symptoms, including when they began
• if there is a family history of skin conditions, allergies, and asthma
• the child’s health and whether they have allergies or asthma
• which areas of skin eczema is affecting

In some cases, the doctor may perform a skin biopsy, which involves taking a tiny sample of skin to test and investigate. This is a painless procedure where a healthcare professional will numb the skin first.