skin peeling on arm

Why Is Your Eczema Skin Peeling?

If you’ve noticed peeling skin as part of your eczema, you’re definitely not alone. Many people with atopic dermatitis experience redness, scaling, and skin peeling during flare-ups. Most of the ti...
person scratching dry arm

Eczema vs Fungal Infection: What's the difference?

Q: My skin is red, itchy, and irritated. How do I know if it’s eczema instead of fungal infection?A: Great question! Many people confuse eczema with fungal skin infections because both can cause re...
bumpy, goose-bump-like skin

Keratosis Pilaris vs Eczema: How to Tell the Difference

Eczema and keratosis pilaris are two of the most common skin conditions people experience. Both can cause dryness, rough patches, and discomfort, but they look and feel very different. If you’ve ev...
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Does Eczema Itch?

It's no secret that one of the most problematic symptoms of eczema includes incessant itching, but why does this skin condition itch so much? If you're one of 31 million Americans who experience re...
person scatching Lupus Lichenoid Dermatitis on arm

What You Need to Know About Lupus Lichenoid Dermatitis

Lupus lichenoid dermatitis is a rare skin condition that looks like both lupus and lichen planus. It can cause red, scaly patches that are often itchy and sometimes mistaken for other rashes. In th...
dad putting natural treatment on son's back : Frictional Lichenoid Dermatitis

What’s Causing Those Summer Skin Bumps?

Does your child get small, itchy bumps on their elbows or knees every summer? These stubborn rashes could be a sign of frictional lichenoid dermatitis, a seasonal skin disorder that often affects a...
woman puttling lotion on fingers - lichenoid dermatitis

Understanding Lichenoid Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Lichenoid dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by a rash that resembles lichen - a flat, purple-hued, itchy eruption of raised bumps, often appearing on the wrists, leg...
Dealing with a Skin Rash After Swimming in the Ocean

Dealing with a Skin Rash After Swimming in the Ocean

A refreshing swim in the ocean should leave you feeling relaxed and not covered in an itchy rash. However, many swimmers experience skin irritation after spending time in salt water. Whether it's d...
Children swimming in lake - Cercarial Dermatitis

Cercarial Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

If you've ever gone swimming in a lake or along the coast and later noticed an itchy rash, you may have experienced cercarial dermatitis, commonly known as swimmer's itch or duck itch. This allergi...