The Eczema Guide
If you’ve got eczema, its ever-present itch may have you thinking you know it inside out. But what’s behind the itch? Let's learn about causes, care tips, and more.
What Is Eczema?
An estimated 1 in 10 individuals will develop eczema in their lifetime. So what is it?
Eczema isn't just "dry skin"— it’s the result of several factors, including a defective skin barrier, an overactive immune response, and a disrupted microbiome. Together, these lead to the hallmark symptoms of redness, itching, and irritation. Effective treatments aim to repair the barrier, calm the immune response, and restore balance to the skin's ecosystem.
Causes Of Eczema
Symptoms Of Eczema
Redness
Scaling
Flaking
Rashes
Severities of Eczema
MILD
Symptoms: Light redness, swelling, scaling, and scratching
Areas Affected: Small, localized patches of skin
MODERATE
Symptoms: Moderate redness, scaling, and swelling, more prominent scratch marks
Areas Affected: Widespread but not fully covering large areas of the body
SEVERE
Symptoms: Significant redness, significant swelling, deep scratch marks; the skin is highly inflamed & uncomfortable
Areas Affected: Affects larger areas of the body
VERY SEVERE
Symptoms: Intense, widespread redness, extreme swelling, deep and extensive scratching
Areas Affected: Covers most or all of the body