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What to Do about Peeling Eczema Skin

Are you noticing that your eczema is peeling? Peeling skin is often a sign that your skin is healing from some type of damage. It occurs when your body sheds some of the skin’s outer layer which is...
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The Best Bamboo Clothing for Eczema

If you suffer from eczema, you will know firsthand the effects clothing can have on your skin. You may purchase a new comfy wool sweater, only to find that you can’t wear it because of the unbearab...
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Tinea Versicolor vs Eczema: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between tinea versicolor and eczema? While both are skin conditions that can affect the color of the skin, they are very different conditions. Eczema is a chronic condition br...
papular eczema on a person's leg

How to Treat Papular Eczema

Papular eczema is a type of eczema that’s identified by a rash of small, itchy, red bumps. These bumps are known as papules, hence the name. Papular eczema can leave the skin feeling itchy and vuln...
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What is Slugging Skin?

Have you heard of slugging skin? If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve likely come across this beauty hack. People have turned to slugging, which is the act of applying Vaseline or a similar pet...
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What to do About Chlorine and Eczema

Ah, summer! The hot weather and sunshine might make you want to do nothing more than take the plunge into a swimming pool. Your skin, however, may have other ideas. If you have eczema, you may be w...
shingles on a person's body

Shingles vs Eczema Rash: Can you Tell Them Apart?

Eczema and shingles are both conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed. They share other similarities too, such as being itchy and even painful. Because of their similar rash-like appearanc...
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Is Eczema Seasonal?

If you have eczema, you may notice that symptoms may come and go. Perhaps you notice flare ups get bad in the winter or that you’re extra itchy during the warm, summer months. This begs the questio...
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How Many Types of Eczema Are There?

Eczema is an umbrella term to describe a group of skin conditions that cause inflammation, dryness, irritation, and itchiness. Each type of eczema has different triggers and treatment options. A co...