Eczema: This unbearable itch

Parenting pains: Lennie said his daughter Clarissa (second from right) had suffered from eczema from the day she was born but her condition is now under control.

PETALING JAYA: Millions of Malaysians have suffered from eczema at one time or another in their lives, while some have suffered the scourge all their lives.

Those with severe eczema have to cope with intense emotional stress as they battle with the constant itch, scratching and bleeding, costing them many sleepless nights.