Eczema. Eczema refers to a group of conditions that lead to inflamed skin. Signs of inflamed skin include a rash, itchiness, and excessive dryness. (8) There are several types of eczema. Atopic ...

Do not let the “Black don’t crack” adage steer you in the wrong direction. While many African Americans seem to age more gracefully than their counterparts, Omni McCluney, a dermatology physician ...

If there is any truth to the nursery rhyme “April showers bring May flowers,” you can get ready for allergy season and eczema ...

I had to advocate for myself so that a provider's lack of familiarity with eczema on Black skin didn't delay my treatment. Provider ignorance is a common reason for delayed diagnosis in the Black ...

Kaufman B, Alexis A. Eczema in skin of color: What you need to know.National Eczema Association. Sangha AM. Dermatological conditions in skin of color: Managing atopic dermatitis.J Clin Aesthet ...

Eczema on dark skin presents differently than it does on lighter skin. Learn to identify symptoms, manage triggers, ... Advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for Black and African ...

“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.

During Your Period: For some individuals, eczema symptoms may endure or even worsen during menstruation, particularly if hormone levels continue to fluctuate. It's essential to grasp that your skin's ...

The girl was given antibiotics and made a full recovery, but her experience highlights the complexities people of color—particularly those with brown and Black skin—have in managing eczema ...