Is eczema heriditary?

Is eczema hereditary: Yes it can be, bur having said that, not all cases of eczema are hereditary.But it can be hereditary just like asthma which is its cousin.

Partially: Eczema has a definite hereditary component. Children of parents with a history of allergic diseases such as eczema, hay fever, and asthma are at higher risk of developing asthma. However, eczema can occur in families where there is no history of allergies or eczema.