I remember my pediatrician said when apply cream to baby with eczema, make sure to rub the cream into the skin, do not just apply the cream on the skin surface. 😀😀 Eczema skin may not produce as much fats and oils, which makes it harder to trap moisture in the skin. This weakens the skin barrier leading to dry, irritated, cracked skin. So, eczema skin is more prone to irritation and allergic reactions, making the skin red and inflamed.