Eczema is a nasty skin condition that is the most common of its kind, with almost 50% of children and 3% of adults experiencing it. The symptoms and severity vary from person to person, and symptoms are usually worse at night. There are plenty of things that people can do about it, but there is no cure. Those who have it need to learn to manage the symptoms.
Even some of the most glamorous and beautiful celebrities have it, and you wouldn't even know it. To learn more about eczema, some tips for dealing with it, and about celebrities who suffer from it, click through this gallery.
Eczema is the most common form of dermatitis. It can occur in adults, but it happens to kids more often (50% of children experience it at some point). However, they usually grow out of it.
Eczema commonly causes itchy and dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin. It may also cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust, or flake off.
Steroid medicines and anti-inflammatory medicines are often prescribed by doctors to ease the symptoms.
These kinds of medicines help with their anti-inflammatory agents, and relieve the main symptoms of eczema, which are itching and inflammation.
Stress is a major factor when it comes to eczema. Generally, stress will worsen symptoms.
Eczema may appear differently in people with darker skin. The symptoms are generally less visible for people with darker skin.
There is a specific kind of eczema that exists that is brought on by dust mites, pets, pollen, and mold.
Eczema isn't something that can be cured, although it may go away eventually. In the meanwhile, people can prevent eczema flaring up by using home remedies, moisturizers, medications, and making lifestyle changes.
Not only do people have to watch what deodorant they use, but they also have to be careful with soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables.
Eczema sufferers should also be aware that certain types of foods may be making their symptoms worse. Dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, and wheat can cause eczema symptoms to flare up.
It's very important to moisturize well before bed with an oil-based moisturizer to prevent itching from eczema at night.
Bathing in lukewarm water soothes the skin and prevents infection. Some doctors recommend bathing in colloidal oatmeal, a small amount of bleach, or vinegar.
Extreme temperatures can trigger eczema flare-ups. Dampness can too. So having a dehumidifier helps.
Now, let's look at some famous faces with experience with eczema.
Although the actor didn't speak about it himself, his co-star from the 2008 film 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' Cate Blanchett, mentioned that he suffered with it on set.
The singer developed contact dermatitis while she was mothering her first child from handling things like boiling bottles.
Jessica Simpson revealed in an Instagram post that she had been dealing with eczema since childhood.
The 'Doctor Who' actor also suffers from the skin condition.
The '90s sitcom star has breakouts, which she feels is something she has learned to manage.
The 'Bates Motel' star suffers from eczema, which is brought on by stress.
The British jewelry designer, home designer, former model, and daughter of Mick Jagger has the skin condition, too.
The 'Loose Women' panelist revealed that she had bad eczema when she was a teenager. It creeps up at stressful times in her life like after breakups or giving birth to her daughter in 2003.
The famous chef and restaurateur developed contact dermatitis at age 30.
Sources: (Healthline) (Healthista) (Health.com)
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Eczema is a nasty skin condition that is the most common of its kind, with almost 50% of children and 3% of adults experiencing it. The symptoms and severity vary from person to person, and symptoms are usually worse at night. There are plenty of things that people can do about it, but there is no cure. Those who have it need to learn to manage the symptoms.
Even some of the most glamorous and beautiful celebrities have it, and you wouldn't even know it. To learn more about eczema, some tips for dealing with it, and about celebrities who suffer from it, click through this gallery.