To treat eczema, it's important to use heavy moisturizers like petroleum jelly to trap in moisture. You can also try topical steroids to bring down redness and inflammation. Coal tar can soften the ...

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Up until a few years ago, Heather Sullivan’s 14-year-old son, Sawyer, had struggled with eczema his entire life. When he was just a baby, most of his body would be covered in intensely itchy rashes ...

Morning exercise offers many benefits, but for people with eczema, hitting the gym and then going to work presents a complex set of challenges. Getting hot and sweaty can lead to flare-ups. The ...

Learn how to manage eczema during summer with advice from dermatologists. Get tips on moisturizing, using sunscreen, and wearing protective clothing to help itchy skin.

On its face, the idea of using diluted bleach to soothe the itchy, dry, sensitive skin endured by people who have eczema might seem counterintuitive. But there are plenty who swear by this home remedy ...

Living with eczema feels like fighting an invisible enemy that attacks your skin without warning. This chronic condition, medically known as atopic dermatitis, affects millions of Americans who ...

In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. The primary role of the skin, as the largest organ in the body, is to act ...

In what dermatologists are calling “peak dramatic behavior,” skin across the nation has decided to express itself through spontaneous patches of eczema. Local epidermis reportedly feels “misunderstood ...

Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

According to the National Eczema Association, 31.6 million people in the United States are afflicted with some form of eczema. Dealing with eczema on any part of your body can be frustrating and ...

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have developed a plant-based composite formula that improves the condition of ...