eczema
psoriasis
tinea/fungus
warts
spider veins

Eczema, otherwise called "atopic dermatitis" when it begins in childhood, manifests from sensitive skin as scaly, dry, red patches. It is not contagious, but it can worsen with very dry winter weather, long hot showers, drying heat in homes, fragrances, cat hair, cigarette smoke, wool and synthetic fabrics, and environmental irritants. Eczema is treated with emolliation, cortisone creams, humidifying the environment, and antihistamines to reduce itching and scratching. When on hands and feet, it can look like little blisters that then peel; this form is called "dyshidrosis," and it often recurs in stressful periods or changes of seasons.