Eczema Statistics

Eczema is a chronic skin condition. The most common form is atopic dermatitis (AD). Eczema causes a dry, itchy, inflamed and bumpy skin rash that sometimes weeps clear fluid. The condition is not contagious.

Infographic about eczema/atopic dermatitis with statistics on prevalence, impact, costs, demographics, and risks, using icons and text for data such as 31.6M people affected, higher rates in women, and increased risk for anxiety.

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Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis Stats with References

31.6 MILLION people living in the U.S. have eczema
9.6 MILLION children have atopic dermatitis (AD), a type of eczema
6.6 MILLION adults have moderate to severe AD.
Eczema is MORE COMMON IN WOMEN than men
86% report daily itch and >50% report interference with daily
5.9 MILLION workdays are lost
$5.3 BILLION per year in healthcare costs
50% of children with AD develop asthma
Adults have 3X HIGHER RISK for anxiety and depression

Are there other conditions that may look like eczema but are not eczema?

Several skin conditions can mimic eczema, but they differ in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Here are a few examples:

Hereditary Angioedema

Psoriasis

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Cold Urticaria