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Why Does My Eczema Keep Spreading?

So, your eczema keeps spreading? Having eczema in one place is bad enough but when it spreads to other areas, it can be extremely frustrating and uncomfortable and when its severe enough, can even ...
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Best Natural Oils for Eczema

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that causes the skin to be inflamed, dry, red, and itchy. If your skin isn't responding well to traditional eczema cream, eczema natural oils may be a great...
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The Best Treatment for Varicose Eczema

Varicose eczema is one of the many different types of eczema. It tends to be a long-term problem. If left untreated, it can lead to ulcers. It’s also known as venous, gravitational, or stasis eczem...
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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...
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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...
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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...