
Dermatologist Explains Latest Eczema Science
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting about 10% of U.S. adults and children, characterized by red, itchy skin, with no current cure, making treatment challenging.
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Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting about 10% of U.S. adults and children, characterized by red, itchy skin, with no current cure, making treatment challenging.

Vitamin D deficiency affects about 1 in 6 UK adults and can manifest through skin and leg symptoms such as delayed wound healing, itchy and dull skin, eczema, leg pain, and excessive sweating. Early detection and supplementation are recommended, especially during months with limited sunlight, to prevent complications like bone pain and skin conditions.

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Whether your itchy skin is from allergies, eczema, or just plain dryness, there are often plenty of ways you can relieve the itch at home. Some of the first-line home remedies that dermatologists will suggest include keeping your skin moisturized, avoiding skin irritants, trying an oatmeal bath, staying cool and comfortable, and relieving the itch by rubbing with the palms of your hands instead of scratching with your fingernails.