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Diet and Eczema: The Facts

Food allergies can sometimes cause eczema for young children. Most of the foods and supplements that scientists have studied haven’t shown much pro...

Cosmetics and Eczema: what to Choose

When you have eczema, you may already know that some cosmetics irritate your skin -- but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on makeup. Smooth on...

Food and Eczema Flares in Children

While trigger foods can make eczema worse, experts don't think they’re really the original cause. Remember, 2 out of 3 kids with eczema don't have ...

Treatment When Your Eczema Gets Worse

Maybe you’ve tried over-the-counter and prescription creams for your eczema. These doctors specialize in skin care, and are knowledgeable about the...

Home Care for Moderate to Severe Eczema

There’s no cure for eczema, but you can do plenty of things at home to give your skin some relief. Very hot water will dry your skin and make your ...

Special Care for Damaged and Broken Skin

Eczema can make your skin so cracked and scaly that it breaks open. Lotions don't protect skin as well as ointments and creams because they're thin...

Finding Success with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

For example, I couldn't swim because it would dry out my skin and make my eczema flare up. When my friends wanted to go out for something to eat af...

My Life with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

I shed a lot of tears during that time. I truly believed that my eczema was gone. But then, on a family trip to an amusement park, I got super sick...

What is Venous Stasis Dermatitis?

Venous stasis dermatitis happens when there's a problem with your veins, usually in your lower legs, that keeps blood from moving through very well...

Eczema: Whats The Treatment for You?

Eczema can be a frustrating skin condition, whether you get it a few times a year or deal with it every day. Learn more about treatments for when y...

Nummular Eczema

Claudia Shannon is a rare scientist-turned-journalist and writes about clean research-driven skincare, pioneering sustainable beauty initiatives, n...

Dyshidrotic Eczema

Dyshidrotic eczema is a sudden rash of small, itchy blisters on your palms and along the sides of your fingers. Sweaty skin around the blisters. If...