(HealthDay News) -- Eczema is a common condition that can cause dry, red and itchy skin.

The National Eczema Association says common eczema triggers in children include:

• Having very dry skin.
• Having contact with an irritant or allergen, from smoke or pets to detergents.
• Having a skin infection.
• Drooling among babies, causing facial eczema.
• Exposing skin to cold, dry air.