Eczema News & Updates

Eczema Camps for Children

Eczema camps are now an option for families. They offer a tailored experience for children with eczema and other skin diseases.
Eczema and Exercise

Learn the importance of preparing your skin before, during and after exercise to help reduce the risk of eczema flare-ups and keep your skin…
Eczema Patients Share Health, Quality of Life Challenges with FDA

“More Than Skin Deep” initiative seeks to collect and share patient experiences to inform the drug development process and lead to better treatments.
How Social Determinants of Health Impact Asthma and Eczema Care

A recent study found that health literacy is often a barrier to asthma and eczema care in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities.
Eczema and Washing Hands Frequently

Handwashing can even be a source of stress and anxiety, which can also lead to eczema hands. Here is important information to protect your…
Do I Have Eczema?

Eczema is a very common skin condition. It affects 31.6 million people in the United States. Eczema is not a single condition, but rather…
New Website Spotlights Unique Differences of Eczema In People of Color

Eczema has a uniquely different appearance in people of color. Our new digital resource aids doctors and patients in identifying eczema in all skin…
Ask the Allergist: Treating Eczema In People of Color

Eczema in people of color is treated the same in all patients – but there are special considerations. Allergist Kelly Maples, MD, explains.
Keep Your Baby’s Skin Healthy – and Possibly Prevent Eczema and Food Allergies, Too

Sponsored post: Is it possible to prevent eczema and food allergies before they develop? The right moisturizer can help.
Ask the Allergist: Sleep Problems In Children with Asthma, Allergies or Eczema

Allergist and sleep medicine specialist Brian Robertson, MD explains what to watch for in children with sleep problems related to asthma, allergic rhinitis or…
Eczema Clinical Trials Now Enrolling In Your Area

You may be eligible to take part in an eczema clinical trial enrolling in your area.
Face Masks and Facial Eczema: What You Can Do

Face masks have become commonplace in the U.S. but may worsen eczema on your face. Learn strategies to prevent symptoms.

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Eczema News & Updates

Eczema is a skin irritation that causes red, itchy, inflamed patches of skin. It’s common in infants and affects around 3% of children and adults in the United States. While children may outgrow it, for others eczema is a lifelong condition. Though eczema has no cure, it is manageable and not contagious. In infants, eczema most often appears on the scalp or face, causing crusty or oily scaled patches. Children and adults get eczema rashes at the knees, elbows, neck, wrists, ankles, feet, or face. It usually presents as a scaly, itchy, dry rash and may thicken the skin or change its color if untreated. A few of the conditions under the umbrella term “eczema,” include: Atopic dermatitis: a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Seborrheic dermatitis: occurs where you have plenty of oil glands, often on the scalp and face, sometimes the ears or chest. Stasis dermatitis: pressure build-up in blood veins, often in lower legs, forcing fluid to leak out and onto the skin. Contact dermatitis: a reaction to an allergen or irritant that touches the skin. Dyshidrotic eczema: fluid-filled blisters that appear mostly on hands and feet, usually caused by sweat, water or exposure to nickel Nummular eczema: itchy, coin-shaped spots or lesions that appear on the hands, arms, chest or legs. You can prevent eczema flare-ups by moisturizing, paying attention to and avoiding possible triggers and monitoring the use of harsh detergents and cleaners in your home. Eczema treatment centers on relieving symptoms and preventing infection due to scratching. You may be prescribed over-the-counter lotions with hydrocortisone, antihistamines and cold compresses for itching. In severe cases, prescription corticosteroids or UV light therapy may be useful.