By Joe Smith As many as one in five kids suffers from eczema but there are some simple steps you can take that can improve symptoms. ‘Eczema’ is a term which comes from the Greek word ‘to boil’ and is used to describe red, dry, itchy skin which sometimes weeps, blisters, crusts, scales and thickens, according to the British Skin Foundation. Atopic eczema often occurs in people who get allergies, and “Atopic” means sensitivity to allergens. Approximately one third of children with atopic eczema will also develop asthma and/or hay fever. The causes of the condition are unknown but there is belie…