If you have eczema then no one needs to tell you what it looks like and how it feels. However, for those readers who have never heard of or experienced eczema, a brief explanation is warranted. It is defined medically as a condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding, sometimes resulting from a reaction to irritation (eczematous dermatitis) but more typically having no obvious external cause.
According to experts, there is no cure for eczema. At best, and in most but not all cases, it can be managed. The word eczema originates from a Greek term that means to bubble or boil over. It is a highly common condition, estimates place the number of Americans who have eczema at 30 million! That’s ten percent of the population – so you are definitely not alone!
According to experts, there is no cure for eczema. At best, and in most but not all cases, it can be managed. The word eczema originates from a Greek term that means to bubble or boil over. It is a highly common condition, estimates place the number of Americans who have eczema at 30 million! That’s ten percent of the population – so you are definitely not alone!
