It's also easy for people to be confused about eczema because the condition can mimic so many other types of rashes, Hu says. Depending on the type of eczema and where it is on the body ...

Small, itchy bumps, or papules, are the first sign of discoid ... The circular-shaped rashes caused by discoid eczema can resemble certain fungal infections, including tinea capitis.

It's also easy for people to be confused about eczema because the condition can mimic so many other types of rashes, Hu says. Depending on the type of eczema and where it is on the body ...