Skin Conditions

Eczema: What Is It? Symptoms and Different Types

Adam Shabbo Dec 23

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about eczema? A red rash? Dry skin? Or perhaps even some skin inflammation that impacts young children? Although these thoughts aren't wrong, what many people don’t realize is that eczema can be rather painful.

According to the National Eczema Association, 30 million people in the U.S. are live with some form of eczema. There are many different types of this condition, so there’s really no one-shoe-fits-all treatment plan. People can experience flare-ups at any time and in many cases, for no reason at all.

The symptoms often go far beyond red, dry, itchy skin when it comes to severe eczema that needs a little extra help from topical steroid creams to soothe the affected area.

If you’re interested in learning more about this condition, you've come to the right place.

In this article, Topicals is going to tell you everything you need to know about eczema and how you can go beyond just plain over the counter lotion or moisturizer to help soothe it. So buckle up and get comfortable.