To determine the prevalence of hand eczema, from 1980 to 1998 we investigated 950 consecutive patients referred to Oregon Health & Science University who met the standard criteria for atopic ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – New research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that the timing of when eczema begins, as well as ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Stress can lead to an eczema flare-up by causing the body to release ...

In the U.S., 31.6 million people have at least one form of eczema. This skin condition affects all races, ethnicities, genders, and ages. But eczema can be slightly less or more common in specific ...

Though you might see a lot of pictures of eczema on lighter-toned skin, it affects people of all different skin colors and tones. In fact, children who are Black may be more likely to have eczema than ...

Most people have experienced dry, itchy skin at some point in their life. But for people who deal with the symptoms of eczema, dealing with dry, irritated skin can reach a whole new level. It’s not ...

Since I was born, I’ve had eczema all over my body and face. Eczema, a form of dermatitis, is a common skin concern affecting roughly 31 million people in the U.S. alone — about 10% of the population, ...

Eczema causes dry patches of skin irritation, swelling, and inflammation. Dermatitis is another name for this group of chronic skin conditions. You can treat eczema with moisturizers and medications, ...

“Nummular eczema is a manifestation of sensitive skin that’s triggered by environmental factors, and it can also happen in almost anyone [with] poor skin care,” says Suzanne Friedler, MD, a ...

Eczema is often perceived as a surface-level skin condition, but respondents consistently highlighted its deeper emotional and social impact. Poor sleep caused by persistent itch, visible inflammation ...

Lead Study Author, Year No. of Patients with Population Characteristics Ages (yr) AD Diagnostic Criteria Hand Eczema Pattern Cronin, 1985 263 with HE only and history of AD Not specified Patient or ...