{"id":19376154,"date":"2020-01-28T06:49:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T06:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aan2020.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=272"},"modified":"2025-05-19T16:03:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T20:03:41","slug":"what-is-eczema","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column19383088_3c21d6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383088_3c21d6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383088_3c21d6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383088_3c21d6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383088_3c21d6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383088_3c21d6-6b > 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_eda5b0-1c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_eda5b0-1c menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/\">What is Eczema?<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_ba8055-7f > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_ba8055-7f > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_ba8055-7f menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/eczema-treatment-options\/\">Eczema Medication &amp; Treatment<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_838cdd-55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_838cdd-55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_838cdd-55 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/eczema-resources\/\">Eczema Resources for Patients<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_fdd295-0e > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_fdd295-0e > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_fdd295-0e menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/coping-with-eczema\/\">Coping with Eczema<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_dfc567-67 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_dfc567-67 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_dfc567-67 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/moderate-to-severe-eczema\/\">What is Moderate to Severe Eczema?<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_351283-3a > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_351283-3a > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_351283-3a menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/contact-dermatitis\/\">Contact Dermatitis<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_e9c010-54 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_e9c010-54 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_e9c010-54 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/what-if-i-cant-afford-my-eczema-medications\/\">What if I Can\u2019t Afford My Eczema Medications?<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_9025ec-de > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_9025ec-de > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_9025ec-de menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/learning-pathways\/eczema-video-series\/\">Eczema Video Series<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-19382843_d6e2ff-a8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-media-container-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-19382843_d6e2ff-a8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"kb-nav-link-19382843_d6e2ff-a8 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/eczema-statistics\/\">Eczema Statistics<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9{position:relative;}.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9:not(.specificity){margin-right:20px;margin-left:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_d4ff7c-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_7f68dd-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Eczema is a very common skin condition. Eczema is not a single condition, but rather a grouping of several types of skin conditions, not all of which are related to each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How common is eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eczema is a skin condition that <a href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/eczema-statistics\/\"><strong>affects 31.6 million people in the United States<\/strong><\/a>. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema; 16.5 million adults and 9.6 million children under the age of 18 have atopic dermatitis. Among children, 3.2 million have moderate-to-severe symptoms. Eczema often develops in early childhood, appearing within the first 6 months or within the first 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Understanding Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bPHarYOIaPo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause of eczema is unknown, but doctors believe that it is related to genetics, an immune system that is sensitive to allergens and irritants and a defective skin barrier that allows moisture to escape and allergens and bacteria to invade. Approximately 70% of people with eczema report a family history of the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure to allergens and irritants start a chain reaction in the body. The immune cells release histamines, cytokines and other chemicals to get rid of the irritants. The resulting inflammation causes the skin to itch, and itch and itch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much scratching can lead to infection if the surface of the skin is broken. Signs of an infection include yellowish, crusty skin (often on top of the eczema), red, swollen bumps and pus-filled blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people with eczema may lack a specific type of protein, called filaggrin, in their skin. This protein serves as a protective barrier from allergens, irritants and infections. When filaggrin is lacking, it weakens the skin barrier function of the skin. Some people with eczema also have high blood levels of Immunoglobulin E, or IgE, which are antibodies produced by the immune system that set off allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;border-top-left-radius:27px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link19376154_97b5b0-42, .kt-adv-heading-link19376154_97b5b0-42 .kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"]{color:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"]{font-size:18px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"]{font-size:17px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19376154_97b5b0-42\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/breatherville\/search?query=eczema\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See Our Eczema videos on our YouTube Channel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e{position:relative;}.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_2cb2f5-9e\" id=\"7-types-of-eczema\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_464f7f-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What are the different types of eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are seven different types of eczema. Each type has its own unique triggers and causes. Treatment options may vary depending on the type of eczema a person has. Let\u2019s look at the different types of eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-19376154_3b0551-fb26 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19376154_3b0551-fb26 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19376154_3b0551-fb26.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19376154_3b0551-fb26.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19376154_3b0551-fb26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-19376154_3b0551-fb26 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\"data-slider-type=\"slider\"  data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\"><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Collage of images showing different skin rashes and irritations, with the text &quot;What are the seven types of eczema? Let&#039;s learn.&quot; Logo of Allergy &amp; Asthma Network at the bottom.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386097\" class=\"wp-image-19386097 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Close-up of a forearm with discolored, patchy skin due to atopic dermatitis. The image includes text describing atopic dermatitis as a long-term skin condition and features the Allergy &amp; Asthma Network logo.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386098\" class=\"wp-image-19386098 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Two hands with red patches and small blisters are shown. Text reads, &quot;2. Dyshidrotic Eczema: Causes small, itchy, fluid-filled blisters to form on the hands and feet.&quot; Logo of Allergy &amp; Asthma Network is at the bottom right.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386099\" class=\"wp-image-19386099 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Two forearms with red, irritated skin are shown. The text reads: &quot;3 Contact Dermatitis. Skin becomes irritated when it encounters an irritant.&quot; The Allergy &amp; Asthma Network logo is at the bottom.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-4-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386100\" class=\"wp-image-19386100 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Close-up of a person\u2019s neck showing a red, irritated patch of skin. A hand is placed near the affected area. Text on image: &quot;4. Neurodermatitis - Normally confined to one or two patches of skin.&quot; Logo: Allergy &amp; Asthma Network.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-5-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386101\" class=\"wp-image-19386101 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A person scratching their arm, which has several red, round, scaly patches of skin. Text reads: &quot;5 Nummular Eczema. Coin-shaped patches of skin that are itchy and may ooze.&quot; Allergy &amp; Asthma Network logo is visible.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-6-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386874\" class=\"wp-image-19386874 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Close-up of an infant\u2019s scalp with yellowish, scaly patches, illustrating seborrheic eczema. Text below explains symptoms and affected areas, with Allergy &amp; Asthma Network branding in the corner.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-7-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386875\" class=\"wp-image-19386875 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039;%20viewBox=&#039;0%200%201000%20667&#039;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-splide-lazy=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Close-up of lower legs with red, irritated patches of skin, showing symptoms of stasis eczema. Text explains it occurs in people with poor circulation in their lower legs. Allergy &amp; Asthma Network logo is visible.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8.jpg\" data-splide-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Types-of-Eczema-Slider-8-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-id=\"19386876\" class=\"wp-image-19386876 skip-lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Atopic dermatitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. It is the most common type of eczema. You may often see atopic dermatitis used interchangeably with eczema, even though it is only one type. It affects 16.5 million adults and 9.6 million children. Atopic dermatitis has a genetic component as it tends to run in families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With atopic dermatitis, the immune system is easily triggered and sensitive to allergens and irritants. Many people with atopic dermatitis also have a mutation to the filaggrin gene, causing them to have a compromised skin barrier. This, along with inflammation that can damage the skin, allows for moisture to escape and allergens and bacteria to invade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms may come and go. They include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red, itchy patches of skin on light skin; dark brown, purple or ashen gray on dark skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry and scaly skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Areas of thickened skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open, oozing, and crusty sores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>People with atopic dermatitis often also have other allergic conditions such as asthma or allergic rhinitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dyshidrotic eczema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dyshidrotic eczema is another common form of eczema. It causes small, itchy, fluid-filled blisters to form on the hands and feet as the result of an allergic response. It tends to run in families. Dyshidrotic eczema is seen in people with other types of eczema and it is more common in women than men. It rarely appears in children under 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Contact dermatitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many other types of eczema, contact dermatitis doesn\u2019t run in families. With contact dermatitis, the skin becomes irritated when it encounters an allergen or irritant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two subtypes of contact dermatitis: allergic or irritant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Irritant contact dermatitis \u2013 this is the most common type of contact dermatitis. The skin becomes damaged due to contact with an irritant such as a cleaning product (detergent, soap), makeup or certain metals. It can also occur from the skin rubbing against scratchy clothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allergic contact dermatitis \u2013 the skin becomes damaged due to skin contact with something you are allergic to. This could be something like nickel (found in some jewelry), topical antibiotics, some makeup, or fragrances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Neurodermatitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17989-neurodermatitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Neurodermatitis affects approximately 12% of the U.S. population<\/a>.<\/strong> Whereas atopic dermatitis tends to be widespread across the body, neurodermatitis is normally confined to one or two patches of skin. The most common areas affected are arms, shoulders, elbows, legs, ankles, wrists, hands, back of the neck or scalp. These patches of skin can be dry, thick, scaly, leathery or different colored. They are very itchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neurodermatitis is more common in women than men. Many people report the itchiness being worse when trying to relax, such as at bedtime, or during periods of high stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Nummular eczema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People with nummular eczema develop coin-shaped patches of skin that are itchy and may ooze. These areas often develop on arms, legs, hands, or torso. They itch and burn, and fluid may leak out and crust on the skin. The condition is more common in males than females. It can be seen independent from other types of eczema or at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Seborrheic dermatitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition most common on the scalp. It also occurs in other areas with lots of oil gland activity. Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by red, itchy, scaly and greasy patches of skin which produce flaking. It is commonly known as dandruff in adults and teens or cradle cap in infants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/14403-seborrheic-dermatitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Approximately 11% of the U.S. population has seborrheic dermatitis. <\/a><\/strong>It is common in people with certain medical conditions such as adult Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma, HIV, Down syndrome and Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Stasis dermatitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stasis dermatitis occurs in people with poor circulation (venous insufficiency) to their lower legs. It is most common in older adults and women. Common risk factors for developing poor circulation include varicose veins, high blood pressure, obesity and heart failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with stasis dermatitis often start with ankle swelling and orange-brown spots. \\ It may also lead to skin color changes, itching, scaliness and dry skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So eczema is a versatile disease. Each type has different causes and manifestations. It is important to work with an allergist or dermatologist (skin doctor) for treatment. Depending on your type of eczema, you may need to also work with other specialists to help treat conditions that may be contributing to your eczema.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24{position:relative;}.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24:not(.specificity){margin-right:20px;margin-left:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_eaff79-24\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_649ddf-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image19376154_baf085-ca .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_baf085-ca size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eczema-common-areas-effected-1080x629.jpg\" alt=\"A diagram showing common eczema areas. On the left, an infant with highlighted areas: scalp, behind ears, cheeks, elbows, wrists, knees. On the right, an adult with highlighted areas: eyelids, face, neck, arms, wrists, hands, knees, feet.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1738\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eczema-common-areas-effected-1080x629.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eczema-common-areas-effected-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eczema-common-areas-effected-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eczema-common-areas-effected.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are common symptoms of eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eczema can come and go, but even when skin appears clear, there may be inflammation under the surface of the skin, waiting to flare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common signs and symptoms of eczema include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>itching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open oozing skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>crusting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dry skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sensitive skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eczema often appears on the following parts of the body:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wrists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>elbows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>knees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ankles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the different types of skin changes associated with eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were to open a dermatology textbook, you would be flooded with terms used to describe skin conditions and their manifestations. While people with eczema may not need to know all the different terms used to describe eczema, it may be helpful to understand some of the more common ones. These describe the abnormalities, or skin lesions, associated with eczema.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>atrophy<\/strong> \u2013 a thinning of the upper layers of skin (or dermis). The thinning makes the skin more fragile and prone to tearing. Atrophy is more common as people age, but it also can be caused by use of topical steroid medications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>erythema<\/strong> \u2013 traditionally described as reddening of the skin. However, in people with darker skin pigmentation, symptoms may be less obvious. There may be areas of darker, ashen gray, or purple skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>follicular accentuation<\/strong> \u2013 inflammation of the hair follicles. This may present as a rash that looks like goosebumps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hyperpigmentation<\/strong> \u2013 patches of skin that are darker in color than the surrounding skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hypopigmentation<\/strong> \u2013 patches of skin that are lighter in color than the surrounding skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lichenification<\/strong> \u2013 thickening of skin patches caused by chronic scratching. Lichenified skin may appear red or darker than surrounding skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>striae<\/strong> \u2013 commonly referred to as \u201cstretch marks.\u201d These may present as indented streaks or streaks of darker or different colored skin. Striae can also result from the use of topical steroid medications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>telangiectasia <\/strong>\u2013 dilated or broken blood vessels on the surface of the skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>xerosis<\/strong> \u2013 excessively dry skin. This may cause itching, skin flaking, or cracking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_cc8ccb-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_4aaa4b-bd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image19376154_d4bb98-68 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19376154_d4bb98-68 img.kb-img, .kb-image19376154_d4bb98-68 .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_d4bb98-68 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eczema-triggers-infographic-1080x608.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of a woman with eczema on her arm and six common eczema triggers: dry skin, food allergies, environmental allergies, contact allergies, skin irritants, and heat. Logos of Allergy &amp; Asthma Network and AsthmaAllergyNetwork.org are included.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19376900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eczema-triggers-infographic-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eczema-triggers-infographic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eczema-triggers-infographic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eczema-triggers-infographic.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What triggers eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An important part of an eczema treatment plan is preventing exposure to allergens and irritants that set off skin problems. First things first \u2013 you must identify what is triggering your eczema symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Triggers and symptoms of eczema are different for everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes identifying them so challenging is sometimes a flare-up can occur hours after the initial exposure. Some people may experience symptoms in certain areas of the body or only at certain times of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger avoidance is essential in managing eczema, but it\u2019s important to remember that, since eczema is a systemic condition, it is not a cure. Following are common eczema triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eczema is sometimes set off by something a person is in contact with on a regular basis. It could be a piece of jewelry that contains nickel, rubber or chemicals used in cosmetics, disinfectants and skin products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An allergist can do a patch test to identify the specific allergens causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other potential skin allergens include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antibacterial ointments such as neomycin and bacitracin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formaldehyde, which is found in some household cleaning products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your skin is dry, it can lead to eczema symptoms. Some people have a genetic condition associated with a skin protein called filaggrin that causes their skin to lose moisture and allow allergens and bacteria to enter the skin more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent an eczema flare is to keep your skin well moisturized. Recent research suggests that moisturizing a baby\u2019s skin from birth may help prevent eczema from developing.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19376154_d8c942-70 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_d8c942-70 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microscopic-dust-mites-1080x567.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up illustration of numerous microscopic dust mites clustered together. The image shows the intricate details of their tiny, spider-like bodies with multiple legs and textured surfaces. The background is dark, highlighting the mites&#039; pale coloration.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19377847\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microscopic-dust-mites-1080x567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microscopic-dust-mites-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microscopic-dust-mites-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microscopic-dust-mites.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dust mites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These tiny insects live in mattresses, pillows, upholstered furniture \u2013 anywhere they can find moisture along with their favorite food, tiny bits of shed human skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eczema patients may be allergic to dust mites. Allergens from their droppings and dead bodies collect in bedding, furnishings and house dust, then irritate skin, airways and eyes on contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When eczema is already flaring, dust mite allergens can worsen the problem. Encase your bed\u2019s pillows and mattress with allergen-proof covers to put a barrier between you and the dust mites. Wash linens weekly and vacuum carpets, floors and furnishings with a HEPA vacuum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People with eczema may experience symptoms after exposure to certain grass, tree or ragweed pollen and\/or indoor or outdoor mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to treat symptoms that arise from environmental allergens with aggressive moisturizing, along with antihistamines and topical corticosteroids if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin prick or blood testing for environmental allergies will help identify specific allergens to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients may do well with allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots or tablets), in which a patient is given a gradually increasing amount of an allergen to build tolerance and reduce symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food allergens can play a role in the onset of eczema symptoms, particularly for infants and young children. Between 35 and 60 percent of young children with moderate to severe eczema also have food allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s believed the breakdown of the skin barrier contributes to an allergic response when a food allergen is consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among children under the age of 2, eczema is most often related to milk or egg allergy, but it can occur with any food. Other common food allergens include peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult with a board-certified allergist for a diagnosis and then develop a plan to avoid the food allergen. Food-allergic patients are also at risk for anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Always carry two <a href=\"\/anaphylaxis\/what-is-epinephrine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>epinephrine<\/strong><\/a> auto-injectors, the treatment for anaphylaxis, if you have a severe food allergy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19376154_5db109-16 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_5db109-16 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Baby-with-hives-on-ankle--1080x567.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a baby&#039;s foot with irritated and reddened skin around the ankle, possibly due to eczema or a rash. The background is blurred and neutral, focusing on the foot&#039;s condition.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19378064\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Baby-with-hives-on-ankle--1080x567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Baby-with-hives-on-ankle--300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Baby-with-hives-on-ankle--768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Baby-with-hives-on-ankle-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pet Allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet dander (dead skin cells), saliva or urine are normally harmless proteins, but for people with eczema they can trigger skin symptoms leading to respiratory problems. Early exposure to pet dander may contribute to the development of eczema in children who are prone to the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a new home for the furry pet is the most effective way to reduce levels of pet allergens in the home, but if that\u2019s not a consideration, bathe your pet at least once a week and set up no-pet zones, including the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hormones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In women, hormone fluctuations may trigger or worsen eczema symptoms. Hormone changes occur just before and during menstruation, during pregnancy, after pregnancy, or when transitioning to menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Temperatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether because it dries out skin or causes sweating, heat is a common eczema trigger. Sweat, in particular, can collect in your armpits or inner part of your elbow, leading to skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, in winter months, humidity that provides moisture in the air decreases, resulting in dry skin. In addition, a sudden rise or drop in temperature can trigger an eczema flare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategies to keep comfortable in hot and cold weather include:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear appropriate clothing: light, breathable clothes in the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid going outside during peak heat times during the day, usually between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you do go outside, keep a small towel with you to wipe away excess sweat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay hydrated to moisturize from the inside out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear gloves in the winter (since hands are particularly sensitive and often exposed to cold).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a humidifier to moisturize the indoor air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin Irritants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While they are not true allergens, some soaps, shampoos, detergents, fragrances and wool or synthetic clothing can significantly irritate sensitive skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy or tight clothing that rubs against the skin can also cause symptoms. Use gentle, nonirritating products and stick with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural fiber clothing such as cotton or silk is usually most comfortable. Once an area gets irritated, it can take a long time for it to calm down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An increase in stress may either cause an eczema flare or worsen an existing one. Some patients may scratch more often when they\u2019re feeling pressure. Managing stress effectively can reduce flares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coping strategies such as meditation or yoga, regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and connecting with family and friends are great ways to take your mind off your worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tobacco Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cigarette smoke, including secondhand smoke, can irritate skin in addition to the lungs and eyes. Set a no-smoking policy both inside and outside your home; smoking is a major health issue for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viral and Bacterial Infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The common cold can cause an eczema flare. In addition, the herpes virus, which can cause cold sores in and around the mouth, can lead to flares \u2013 including a potentially serious infection that can spread cold sores to other areas of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure to bacteria can cause harmful toxins to secrete into the skin, prompting an immune reaction and causing skin inflammation. 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1142_47c4f0-fb max-width-container banner\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-364161cd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:30%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:80%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Eczema-in-skin-of-color-Logo-Blue-400.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\" style=\"width:250px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Eczema-in-skin-of-color-Logo-Blue-400.png 400w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Eczema-in-skin-of-color-Logo-Blue-400-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c96d74022911b0721673f031b95b310d\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Eczema occurs in all races and ethnicities, but it has a unique appearance in people of color. See our partner website for more information \u2911<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1142_e62623-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1142_e62623-f3{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1142_d4aede-79{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1142_d4aede-79{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1142_d4aede-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column1142_d4aede-79{max-width:90%;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column1142_d4aede-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1142_d4aede-79 max-width-container banner\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Eczema-in-skin-of-color-Logo-Blue-400.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\" style=\"width:250px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Eczema-in-skin-of-color-Logo-Blue-400.png 400w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Eczema-in-skin-of-color-Logo-Blue-400-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c96d74022911b0721673f031b95b310d\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Eczema occurs in all races and ethnicities, but it has a unique appearance in people of color. See our partner website for more information \u2911<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3{position:relative;}.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3:not(.specificity){margin-right:20px;margin-left:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_01227a-c3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_326a93-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is eczema diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients can undergo testing to find out what allergens and irritants are worsening their symptoms. Know what triggers your eczema puts you one step closer to reducing symptoms, whether through avoidance, medication or other treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19376154_d915b9-6b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_d915b9-6b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor-checking-womans-arm-for-type-of-eczema-1080x567.jpg\" alt=\"A person with light skin is being examined for skin irritation or rash using a magnifying glass. A gloved hand gently holds the area to inspect the red patches.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19378193\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor-checking-womans-arm-for-type-of-eczema-1080x567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor-checking-womans-arm-for-type-of-eczema-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor-checking-womans-arm-for-type-of-eczema-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor-checking-womans-arm-for-type-of-eczema.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin Prick Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Droplets of suspected allergens are placed on or just under the skin surface. Raised bumps (about the size of a mosquito bite) strongly indicate an allergy to the substance. Skin prick testing is commonly used by allergists because of its accuracy, ease of use and immediate results. Results are typically known within 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blood Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a blood sample is drawn, it is analyzed to detect IgE antibodies directed at specific allergens. Tests may measure specific or overall levels of IgE Some may also break down common allergens and measure IgE to specific components. Lab results may take several days. Consult with your doctor to ensure that the blood test is interpreted correctly. Eczema typically results in very high IgE levels and may falsely elevate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chambers containing chemicals of potential triggers on adhesive strips are placed on the patient\u2019s back. After 2-3 days, the patches are removed by the doctor and the skin is evaluated for reactions. If symptoms appear, then it\u2019s confirmation of an allergy. Patch testing is commonly used for contact allergies to fragrances, detergents, metal and other chemical substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Food Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s believed that a food allergy is causing symptoms, the doctor may want to perform an oral food challenge. In this test, the patient is asked to eat a tiny amount of a suspected allergen, and then gradually larger amounts, to determine if there\u2019s an allergic reaction. The challenge should only be conducted by a doctor and at a medical facility that has access to epinephrine and other emergency treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19376154_ee9b8c-e0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_ee9b8c-e0 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Male-doctor-talking-to-femaile-patient-1080x572.jpg\" alt=\"A doctor in a white coat and stethoscope smiles and takes notes on a clipboard while talking to a patient with short brown hair, who gestures expressively. They are sitting in a brightly lit medical office.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-657\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Male-doctor-talking-to-femaile-patient-1080x572.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Male-doctor-talking-to-femaile-patient-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Male-doctor-talking-to-femaile-patient-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Male-doctor-talking-to-femaile-patient.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other tests helpful in diagnosing eczema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buccal swabs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Buccal swabs, or cheek swabs, are used to detect mutations in the filaggrin gene, the protein that helps protect the body from allergens and bacteria; a lack of filaggrin weakens the skin barrier, leading to eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin biopsy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A skin biopsy, where a tiny piece of skin is removed and analyzed under a microscope, can rule out other skin diseases such as skin cancer or psoriasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing, your doctor will compile all of the evidence together \u2013 test results, your personal and family health history, physical exam, home and work environments, activities that might expose you to allergens \u2013 to reach a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_23f636-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_90ba09-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image19376154_eba53e-49 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_eba53e-49 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Woman-with-eczema-1080x567.jpg\" alt=\"A person with eczema is scratching their itchy, red neck. They are wearing a black top, and only their neck, hands, and part of the hair are visible. The skin shows irritation with slight discoloration.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19376812\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Woman-with-eczema-1080x567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Woman-with-eczema-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Woman-with-eczema-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Woman-with-eczema.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What other conditions look similar to eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another challenge of diagnosing eczema is that there are other skin conditions that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/eczema\/eczema-similar-looking-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>may appear to be eczema or have similar symptoms to eczema.<\/strong> <\/a>As a result, people can experience symptoms and not get the right treatment due to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These skin conditions may include&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>psoriasis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scabies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>allergies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ringworm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>acne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cutaneous t-cell lymphoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Netherton disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hereditary angioedema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chronic idiopathic urticaria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these conditions may have similar appearances to eczema or even overlap with eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it is very important to work with an allergist or dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1{position:relative;}.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1:not(.specificity){margin-right:20px;margin-left:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_9d4ecb-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19376154_e21185-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image19376154_6d718b-bd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19376154_6d718b-bd size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Man-putting-steroid-cream-on-hand-for-eczema-1080x567.jpg\" alt=\"A person applies a small amount of cream to red, irritated skin on the back of their hand. The skin appears dry and inflamed, and the fingers are gently rubbing in the cream to help soothe the area.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19378797\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Man-putting-steroid-cream-on-hand-for-eczema-1080x567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Man-putting-steroid-cream-on-hand-for-eczema-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Man-putting-steroid-cream-on-hand-for-eczema-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Man-putting-steroid-cream-on-hand-for-eczema.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&nbsp;<a href=\"\/what-is-eczema\/eczema-treatment-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treatments<\/a> are used for eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid skin complications and improve quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>moisturizers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wet wrap therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>phototherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Eczema Treatment for Infants or Young Children with Payel Gupta, MD\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ojERshVpvfM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/what-is-eczema\/coping-with-eczema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cope with the challenges of eczema<\/a>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have eczema, you know that it can greatly affect your quality of life and well-being. The itching, scratching, loss of sleep and more greatly impact day-to-day living. It can also take an emotional toll on both patient and family. Although there\u2019s no cure, there are now better treatments available that can help manage eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to treatments, managing the itch-scratch cycle is the best thing to do to help cope with eczema and reduce symptoms. Also, be sure to practice good self-care and seek out the support you need and deserve with this difficult condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2, .kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 h1, .kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 h2, .kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 h3, .kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 h4, .kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 h5, .kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19383037_b8dd69-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d{max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d{-webkit-flex:0 1 800px;flex:0 1 800px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d{max-width:800px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19383037_35752a-7d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5804cfb8e515842dab5840e031e2e9ac\">Are there other conditions that may look like eczema but are not eczema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2fed3af4cf81d439bb6b8836beb31ee4\">There are other conditions that are different than eczema, but the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment vary depending upon the condition. Here are some of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19383037_30abad-68 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19383037_3f9a6c-d2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19383037_115deb-2b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_115deb-2b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19383037_115deb-2b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_3c20cc-67.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_3c20cc-67.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:20px;box-shadow:0px 12px 18px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_3c20cc-67.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_3c20cc-67.kb-button:focus{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19383037_3c20cc-67 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false button-hover-zoom wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/health-a-z\/hae-hereditary-angioedema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Hereditary Angioedema<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19383037_e863ab-8d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19383037_4c8363-c3{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_4c8363-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19383037_4c8363-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_53b599-b7.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_53b599-b7.kb-button{background:#025d86;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:45px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:20px;box-shadow:0px 12px 18px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_53b599-b7.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_53b599-b7.kb-button:focus{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19383037_53b599-b7 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false button-hover-zoom wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/health-a-z\/psoriasis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Psoriasis<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19383037_7c74c9-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19383037_ebe795-f0{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_ebe795-f0 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19383037_ebe795-f0\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_382cda-95.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_382cda-95.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);box-shadow:0px 12px 18px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_382cda-95.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_382cda-95.kb-button:focus{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19383037_382cda-95 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false button-hover-zoom wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/chronic-urticaria\/ciu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19383037_c1f3eb-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19383037_96adcb-65{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19383037_96adcb-65 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns19383037_96adcb-65\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_14b40d-4d.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_14b40d-4d.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:45px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:20px;box-shadow:0px 12px 18px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_14b40d-4d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19383037_14b40d-4d.kb-button:focus{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19383037_14b40d-4d kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false button-hover-zoom wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/allergyasthmanetwork.org\/chronic-urticaria\/cold-urticaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Cold Urticaria<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19376154_42937a-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column19376154_42937a-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19376154_42937a-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19376154_42937a-39 > 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