"Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, red, or scaly skin and affects about 10 percent of all people in the US," Dr. Shepherd says.

Atopic dermatitis—the most common type of eczema—can look very different on darker skin tones. As someone living with the condition, I can clearly see how my melanated skin flares differently ...

During a severe eczema flare-up, the skin becomes very inflamed. The rash can start to scale, flake, ooze and leak clear fluids, says Dr. Angad Chadha, a dermatologist and assistant professor at ...

Moderate to severe eczema can cover extensive parts of the skin, says Dr. Katherine Gordon, an associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. When eczema covers as much as ...

African American skin often faces specific challenges, including hyperpigmentation, inflammation, and conditions like eczema. Managing cortisol levels may significantly impact overall health and ...

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. For more ...

Nancy Wallace, a 46-year-old entrepreneur from St. Louis, wasn’t quite convinced that James Thomas, who is a white man, could really understand the different conditions that affect African ...

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.