The itching was relentless,” dermatologist Oma Agbai, MD, remembers a Black patient telling her. The woman had been experiencing severe eczema since childhood without much improvement. Now an adult ...

One study showed about 1 in 5 African American kids have eczema ... One of the biggest concerns for people with darker skin who have eczema is splotchy changes in skin color, or discoloration.

People with darker skin, especially those of African descent ... Ludmann, P. Eczema types: Atopic dermatitis diagnosis and treatment. American Academy of Dermatology Association.

Also known as eczema, atopic dermatitis ... [produced] in everybody’s skin called ceramide that helps retain moisture. The ceramide-protein ratio is lower in African Americans.

Atopic dermatitis is a common type of skin condition called eczema ... and 13.3% were Black or African American. The primary endpoint for all three trials was the percentage of people who achieved ...

In a world of constant change and high stress levels, skin health often suffers. The recent cortisol face craze trend on social media focuses on reducing cortisol to improve skin health.

according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. You could take all the precautions in the world to minimize exposure to eczema triggers and keep skin moisturized, but sometimes ...

While melanoma is less common in African American communities compared to those with lighter skin, the consequences can be more severe. The stark disparity in survival rates — with a 71% five ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is pleased to join with all those supporting skin health to celebrate National Eczema Awareness Month this October.