7 Facts About Eczema & Brown Skin You Wish You Knew Sooner!

If your skin won’t stop itching, cracking, rashing, oozing, or crusting, there’s a good chance something is wrong. An inflammatory skin condition most common in brown-skinned folks (how lucky), eczema can produce a whole range of unsightly scabs, scales, and scars. At their worst, eczema flare-ups can persist for weeks, leading to the most severe symptoms in Black individuals. With many forms, each having varying symptoms, sometimes it feels like you’re playing a game of whack-a-mole! This is why you should always speak to your doctor or dermatologist first.  When you’re suffering from this sometimes life-disrupting condition, make sure you have the facts.  Here are 7 must-knows about eczema and its effects on ebony skin… 1. There are 7 Types of Eczema Although atopic dermatitis is the most common form among brown-skinned folks, it is usually found in children, with symptoms cropping up before age six. The typical symptoms are itchy, dry, and inflamed skin. But there are also many other types of eczema, some affecting different areas of the body with different symptoms.  These other types include:  Contact dermatitis – triggered by the environment Dyshidrotic eczema – Causes burning, blisters, and rashes Neurodermatitis – Leads to itchy and scaly...