Take a deeper look at eczema

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects millions of people nationwide. And for every one of those affected, the experience can be different. Symptoms can begin during childhood or much later in life and range from mild to severe. Eczema can also look and feel different from person to person.

Signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe eczema may include:

Intense itching
Inflamed skin that looks red or discolored, depending on skin tone
Bumpy skin

Oozing skin
Thickening of the skin
Scaly skin

Eczema may look different depending on skin tone.

What eczema can look like on lighter skin tones

In lighter skin tones, eczema often looks red.

What eczema can look like on darker skin tones

In darker skin tones, eczema may appear as darker brown, purple, or ashen gray patches and redness may not be as visible.

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Eczema is a widespread condition

If you’ve experienced the effects of eczema, you know how much of a burden it can be—and you’re not alone. In the U.S., about 8.7 million people (12 and older) have moderate-to-severe eczema. For many of those people, managing symptoms can be a real struggle.

Expect more from your eczema treatment. Talk to a doctor and learn more about your options.