Allergies

Although there are numerous different types of skin complaint, only four are due to allergy:
eczema, also called atopic dermatitis;
allergic contact dermatitis;
urticaria; and
angioedema.

if foods such as cow’s milk and eggs were introduced into your diet too early;

However, doctors often see this pattern of eczema being followed by asthma and then hay fever. An infant with eczema has a 50% chance of developing another form of allergic disorder before the age of 10 years.