What causes eczema in newborns? Neonatal eczema is a common skin disease, most of which manifests as skin redness, swelling, blistering, exudation, itching and other symptoms, which seriously affects the baby\’s quality of life. There are many causes of neonatal eczema, which will be elaborated on from several perspectives below. Genetic Factors Scientists have found that the incidence of neonatal eczema is related to family history. If a family member has eczema, asthma, or