About 1 in 10 kids have eczema, which is characterized by dry, red, itchy patches of skin. A child's genes, the mix of microorganisms that live on the skin and changes in the skin's ability to fend ...

Eczema is uncomfortable no matter what age it appears, but eczema in babies and young kids can be especially rough — just because, as every parent knows, it’s so hard when your little one is in ...

(Reuters Health) - Kids with eczema - even mild eczema - may be more likely to have poor quality sleep than children who don't have this common skin disorder, a UK study suggests. Eczema, also called ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways Eczema coxsackium is a contagious skin condition that commonly affects ...

The first study to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children 6 months to 5 years old with a biologic drug (monoclonal antibody) rather than immune-suppressing medications shows the drug ...

Due to eczema, asthma and allergies being so closely connected, coordinated care plays a critical role in long-term outcomes. Allergists are uniquely trained to manage these conditions together rather ...

Eczema doesn't just irritate kids' skin. The often disfiguring condition may also be tied to depression, anxiety and difficulties, new research warns. A study of more than 11,000 British children and ...

A new study has found that no one type of moisturiser is better than another for children with eczema, with researchers saying the right emollient for these children is the one that they like to use.

Eczema in young babies could be a sign that a child will go on to develop more allergies. New research, published Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics, confirms a phenomenon known as the “allergic march” ...

Specialists vary on their opinion about the ordering of food allergy tests for children with eczema, a recent survey reveals. A child with eczema will more likely be given food allergy tests if seen ...

About 1 in 10 kids have eczema, which is characterized by dry, red, itchy patches of skin. A child’s genes, the mix of microorganisms that live on the skin and changes in the skin’s ability to fend ...