Hello, Eczema (atopic dermatitis) make your skin red and itchy and it is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis (eczema), but treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks. Your elbows, lower leg and forearms are having symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Such as dry skin, red to brownish-gray patch (esp, on hand, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside the bend of the elbows and knees), Itching which may severe esp, at night, small raised bumps which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched, thickened, cracked, scaly skin, raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching. For some people, atopic dermatitis, it flares periodically and then clears up for a time, even for several years but it also can come back later. Eczema is caused by an environmental factor, irritants and allergen due to your skin no moisture that protect you from bacteria or allergen. Your family history also risks factor. To prevent your eczema from recurrent: Moisturize your skin at least twice a day use creams, lotion or ointments, try to identify and avoid triggers (like sweat, stress, obesity, soaps, detergents, dust and pollen) that worsen the condition, use warm water shower and limit your bath or showers to 10 to 15 minutes, choose mild soap, dry yourself carefully. Treatment its important to recognize the condition early so that you can start treatment. If regular moisturizing and other self care steps don t help We suggest one or more of the treatment: cream such as corticosteroid cream to control itching and help to repair the skin, antibiotic cream if your skin has a bacterial infection an open sore or cracks or might be oral antibiotic for short time if sign of infection, oral corticosteroid maybe prescribe if your skin is so severe. You can put wet dressings, light therapy, counselling may help you to not embarrassed or frustrated by your skin condition, relaxation, behavior modification... You go to see your doctor if your skin has an infection (look for red streaks, pus, yellow scabs), or uncomfortable that the condition is affecting sleep and daily activities, or continues to experience symptoms despite trying home remedies. and you should go to the hospital if a rash associated with a fever. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician