Dr Phil Kieran: Does my three-year-old son have eczema?

"Eczema is itchy primarily rather than sore and the worry is it might become infected - you can tell this is the case when the rash gets red and angry"

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My three-year-old son has developed painful red patches behind his ears. Could they be related to eczema? Also, is there an over-the-counter treatment you could recommend?

Eczema is widespread and affects about one in five children in Ireland. It is a red rash which most commonly affects the areas over the joints.