Eczema is usually an extremely frequent issue amongst young people and it causes stress even more than you can ever imagine. The idea of not having to scratch even when your mind is already commanding your hands to scratch them is overwhelming. It is a battle of will between you and your body. It is sometimes called atopic but eczema is just a general term. The term atopic on the other hand is a general description for a condition that will develop as a result of your contact with allergens in the environment and in the atmosphere like dust, pollens and mites. Dermatitis is the normal term where you’ll typically witness that your skin is already inflamed.