The dermatologists and practitioners at Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center are experts in treating and managing common skin conditions, such as eczema. This is a skin condition that is actually a part of a group of skin conditions that are caused by the bodys response to an immune system or allergic reaction. This reaction leads to inflammation of the skin on various parts of the body, including the face, neck, hands, ankles, or other areas. This inflammation is also known as dermatitis. There are several types of eczema with the most common form being atopic dermatitis, which is the result of other allergic conditions such as hay fever or asthma. This form usually begins in infancy or childhood but can appear at any time. Contact dermatitis takes on two forms: irritant contact or allergic contact. These forms can appear after a substance irritates or damages the skin.