How Eczema Affects the Eyes...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can impact areas of the body beyond the skin. It can also affect the eyes, lips, ears, and more. Eczema and its symptoms can directly affect the...
How Eczema Affects the Ears...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) sometimes affects the ears. When it does, it most commonly affects the outside skin of the ear and around the ear. Symptoms of ear eczema can be...
Prevalence of Eczema...Eczema is a skin condition that affects millions of people across the globe. Also called atopic dermatitis, it is characterized by dry, itchy skin. Eczema can be painful, uncomfortable, and...
How Sweat and Saliva Trigger Eczema...Many things can trigger a flare-up of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Some triggers are well known, like irritants in detergents or itchy fabrics. Other irritants, like sweat and saliva, are not...
Antihistamines to Treat Eczema...Histamine is a chemical found naturally in all tissues of the body. It helps send messages between cells and plays a key role in allergies. The role of histamine in...
Antibiotics to Manage Bacterial Skin Infections...People with atopic dermatitis (eczema) have a higher risk of infections. This is because eczema damages the skin barrier, which makes it easier for germs to enter and spread. Scratching...
How Are Allergies and Atopic Dermatitis Related?...Allergies and atopic dermatitis (eczema) often go hand in hand. But experts do not think one causes the other. Instead, shared risk factors and an increased exposure to certain allergens...
Exercise and Atopic Dermatitis...Regular exercise is an important part of overall health and well-being, however, heat and sweat can be common triggers for relapses of atopic dermatitis (AD) also known as atopic eczema...
Eczema and the Risk of Scarring...Eczema is a common skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Many people with atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, wonder whether it can cause scars. The...
Cosmetics and Atopic Dermatitis...Everyone wants to put their best face forward, and cosmetics are often part of a daily routine. Makeup, hair dye, nail products, and perfume may also contribute to an individual’s...
Caring for a Child With Eczema...Parenting a child with atopic dermatitis (eczema) has challenges. Eczema can reduce a child’s quality of life because of itchiness, sleep problems, and the resulting emotional toll. But it is...
Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and the Elderly...While most cases of atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) begin in childhood, about 1 in 4 people develop the condition in adulthood. This is called adult-onset atopic dermatitis. Also...
Eczema Across the Lifespan...Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common skin condition. It causes the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. This condition can affect people of all ages, from...
Infant and Childhood Atopic Dermatitis...Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common skin condition that can affect children of all ages. It causes the skin to be dry, itchy, and inflamed. The first...
The Effect of Hormones on Eczema...Editor’s note: In this article, we use the words women and men to refer to people assigned female or male at birth who are affected by eczema This is both...
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What to Wear? Finding the Right Fabric for Your Atopic Dermatitis...When you have atopic dermatitis (eczema), your skin can be extra sensitive to anything irritating, including the fabric of your clothing. Atopic dermatitis damages the surface of the skin, making...reactions2comments