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Treatment for Eczema
Prevention of Eczema Flare-Ups
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This is how eczema can appear on the cheeks of a child. The skin is red, dry, cracked and swollen. Your child may find it itchy.
This shows eczema in the elbow crease of a teen. The skin is dry, cracked and swollen. It may be itchy.
This shows eczema in the elbow crease of a teen. The skin is dry and may be itchy. It also shows loss of skin pigment (color), which may happen in people with dark skin. Eczema can cause the skin color to be darker or lighter.
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