Is eczema bacteria or fungi?

I was so confused thinking my dry patches were a fungal infection or some bacteria from public transport. Does anyone else get anxious about where they might have caught it? It's a relief to know it's not infectious.

I just started getting these red itchy spots and I'm really confused. If it's not bacteria or fungi, what actually causes it? Should I be worried about sharing towels with my family?

Eczema isn't caused by bacteria or fungi, it's an inflammatory skin issue. I find that keeping my skin clean after a sweaty workout is important, because sweat can irritate eczema, but it's not an infection.

I just recovered from a bad flare-up last month. It's definitely not a fungus or bacteria, just my skin reacting to dry weather. Using a heavy, fragrance-free moisturizer twice a day cleared it right up.

It's not an infectious agent. If you are busy, don't waste time experimenting with different over-the-counter creams. Just book a quick dermatologist consult to get the right ointment and save time.

It's not a fungus or bacteria, but scratching it can let bacteria in. I ignored my scratched eczema, it got a bad bacterial infection, and I ended up needing strong antibiotics. Please get it treated by a doctor early.

My son has eczema, and his pediatrician assured us it's not a fungal or bacterial infection, so he can play normally with other kids. We just focus on keeping his skin moisturized and using mild, baby soaps.

No, it's not a fungus. I tried all sorts of neem pastes and herbal washes thinking it was, but they only dried my skin more. Simple virgin coconut oil is the best thing to soothe dry eczema patches.

Eczema is a skin barrier issue, not an infection. However, to be absolutely safe and avoid complications, please let a skin specialist examine it instead of guessing the cause.