Eczema & Dermatitis

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and dermatitis are non-contagious, inflammatory skin conditions. Symptoms can include itchy skin, recurring rashes, weeping skin, lesions, and rough, ‘leathery’ looking skin.
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Fast Facts

1 in 3

In Australasia, 1 in 3 people will be affected by eczema throughout their life.

Average spend

52% of sufferers usually spend around $112 per quarter on eczema prescriptions.

Common in children

Eczema usually appears in early childhood and can disappear by the age of 6.

In the genes

If both parents have a history of eczema and dermatitis skin conditions, there’s an 80% chance their child will too.
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14/04/2026
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FAQ

Eczema and dermatitis are both skin conditions that cause inflammation. Technically, dermatitis is a type of eczema, which is why people often use the terms interchangeably. Both eczema and dermatitis can cause itchy, flaky and irritated skin. Other symptoms to look out for include recurring rash, skin weeping a watery fluid, lesions that could be infected, and rough ‘leathery’ looking skin. These symptoms are usually caused when your skin is irritated, or if you have a family history of eczema.

Here are some causes of eczema: family history of eczema, asthma or hay fever (the strongest predictor!); food and alcohol allergies (like dairy, eggs, nuts, seafood, preservatives); and stress. Those are the internal causes, but there are also external factors that can cause eczema, like irritants (tobacco smoke, chemicals, weather) and air conditioning or overheating, and allergens like dust mites, mould, grass, pets, cosmetics and washing powders, to name a few.

A common cause of dermatitis is allergic reaction or when your skin is irritated by something. Other causes of dermatitis can be dry skin, viral infection, bacteria or even stress. Genetics can play a role in sensitive skin conditions, so if people in your family have eczema or dermatitis, you’re more likely to experience it.

Most people with eczema don’t have any existing allergies, even though the symptoms can feel quite similar. Some external factors can include certain foods, chemicals, allergens and irritants such as the weather. People with a family history of asthma or hayfever are most likely to be affected by eczema.

Across Australasia, eczema is the most common form of skin disease, affecting 1 in 3 people. Stress has been known to cause eczema flares. Stress causes a spike in the hormone cortisol, and when your cortisol levels go up, skin can become abnormally oily, which can lead to eczema.

Sweat isn’t necessarily a cause of eczema, but sweating can aggravate eczema symptoms. If you have eczema, it’s good to be aware of how to protect your skin when exercising. For example, when exercising our bodies heat up, which can make eczema feel worse, so make sure to drink lots of water, avoid exercising outside on really hot days, wipe off sweat (the saltiness can dry out your skin!) regularly and choose cotton clothing that breathes. Eczema flare-up? Cool down with Dermal Therapy’s eczema essentials range.

Eczema and dermatitis can get infected if there are open sores on the skin, as a result of scratching or irritation. Open sores can let in nasty bugs like viruses, bacteria and fungi. Take proper care of your skin to ward off infections with our dermatologist-approved range of products.

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Face & Eyelid Eczema Cream

4.7 out of 5
25 reviews

Dermal Therapy Face & Eyelid Eczema Cream is designed to relieve and reduce symptoms of mild eczema.

  • Soothes and protects sensitive skin
  • Relieves mild eczema and dermatitis symptoms
  • Contains 5% Colloidal Oatmeal
  • Hypoallergenic and safe for long-term use
  • Australian made and owned
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Eczema & Dermatitis Cream

4.4 out of 5
17 reviews

Dermal Therapy Eczema & Dermatitis Cream is a gentle, nourishing formula that helps relieve itchy skin and the visible signs of mild eczema and dermatitis. 

  • Helps sooth itchy skin
  • With 5% colloidal oatmeal
  • Free from parabens, fragrances, colours, and nut oils
  • Dermatologist recommended
  • Suitable for adults and children 3+
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Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream

4.4 out of 5
17 reviews

Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream is a baby eczema cream designed to quickly calm your little one’s skin during uncomfortable flare-ups.

  • Itch relief cream for babies and toddlers
  • Non-steroidal cream that’s gentle on sensitive skin
  • Formulated with 5% colloidal oatmeal
  • Dermatologist recommended and clinically tested
  • Free from parabens, fragrances, and artificial colours
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Eczema & Dermatitis Lotion

4.7 out of 5
23 reviews
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Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion

4.5 out of 5
20 reviews
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Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo

4.6 out of 5
23 reviews
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Sensitive Skin Wash

4.6 out of 5
30 reviews

Real People Real Results

Anti-Itch Soothing Lotion

Anti-Itch Soothing Lotion

Since putting this anti itch lotion all over my body before bed, I stop scratching within minutes and I last the whole night itch free!

Lolly

Anti-itch Soothing Cream

Anti-itch Soothing Cream

I have been very impressed with how effective and fast acting it is.

Kevin

Eczema Relief Cream

Eczema Relief Cream

After regularly using the Dermal Therapy Eczema Relief Cream, his skin is now free of the pesky itch.

Richard

Eczema Wash & Shampoo

Eczema Wash & Shampoo

Dermal Therapy is incredible. We use the Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo on Ava.

Ava

Eczema Moisturising Lotion

Eczema Moisturising Lotion

Sophie and I have been loving using the Dermal Therapy Little Bodies range – they’re all so gentle and soothing for her dermatitis

Jules

Eczema Relief Cream

Eczema Relief Cream

The Dermal Therapy Little Bodies range is great for my little ones sensitive skin!

Lee Anne

Eczema Wash & Shampoo

Eczema Wash & Shampoo

Hudson’s already loving the Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo.

Nicole

Eczema Moisturising Lotion

Eczema Moisturising Lotion

Have you checked out the Dermal Therapy range? It is perfect for the WHOLE family including the bubs.

Tegan

Sensitive Skin Wash

Sensitive Skin Wash

It’s very gentle and doesn’t dry out the skin. It also moisturises your skin, which leaves it nice and soft not like the other soaps and skin washes which dry out my skin.

Nilly

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