An eczema flare caused by allergens dispersed in the air (like pollen or dust), characteristically affecting exposed skin such as the face, neck, and eyelids.
A sudden worsening or spreading of eczema due to the development of a new allergic contact dermatitis, often to a topical medication being used for treatment.
A serious exacerbation caused by a superimposed herpes simplex virus infection, leading to a sudden, widespread eruption of monomorphic, umbilicated vesicles and "punched-out" erosions.
A flare of pre-existing atopic dermatitis specifically on sun-exposed areas after exposure to UV light.
The most common cause of an eczema flare, characterized by increased redness, weeping, and the development of golden-yellow "honey-colored" crusts.