Does eczema cause swollen lymph nodes?

For example, if you catch a cold virus, which causes an infection in your nose and throat, there may be swelling in the lymph nodes of the neck. They often swell to ... a bug bite on the head; a cut or abrasion on the scalp; a fetal scalp monitor during labor; a harsh shampoo; bad eczema, cradle cap, or another skin condition. read more

Definitely: Swollen lymph nodes are one of the body's chief ways to ward off disease from infection, tumors, etc. Small lymph vessels connect each node like a string of pearls trapping cellular debris and fluid to be filtered, drained, and diseases destroyed by this lymphatic system located everywhere throughout the body. read more

Lymph nodes swell when your body is fighting an infection, presumably, in the case of eczema it will be a bacterial one. Swollen lymph nodes, as you say, are pretty common due to eczema sufferer's higher risk of bacterial infection. read more

Children with eczema can have lymph nodes swell if they are scratching the eczema and it gets inflamed and/or infected. If your baby or child has red, swollen eczema, it is time to see the doctor. Weeping or oozing eczema are signs of an infection. read more