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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- 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.
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Symptoms
- 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.
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Oral medicine
- Steroid medicines and anti-inflammatory medicines are often prescribed by doctors to ease the symptoms.
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Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments
- These kinds of medicines help with their anti-inflammatory agents, and relieve the main symptoms of eczema, which are itching and inflammation.
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Stress
- Stress is a major factor when it comes to eczema. Generally, stress will worsen symptoms.
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Skin color
- Eczema may appear differently in people with darker skin. The symptoms are generally less visible for people with darker skin.
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Allergic eczema
- There is a specific kind of eczema that exists that is brought on by dust mites, pets, pollen, and mold.
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Managing symptoms
- 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.
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Avoid anything that can irritate
- 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.
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Food
- 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.
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Moisturize
- It's very important to moisturize well before bed with an oil-based moisturizer to prevent itching from eczema at night.
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Bathing helps
- Bathing in lukewarm water soothes the skin and prevents infection. Some doctors recommend bathing in colloidal oatmeal, a small amount of bleach, or vinegar.
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Keep the room cool and dry
- Extreme temperatures can trigger eczema flare-ups. Dampness can too. So having a dehumidifier helps.
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Celebrity sufferers
- Now, let's look at some famous faces with experience with eczema.
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Brad Pitt
- 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.
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Adele
- The singer developed contact dermatitis while she was mothering her first child from handling things like boiling bottles.
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Nicole Kidman - Like a lot of people with fair skin, Nicole Kidman is susceptible to allergies and sensitivity.
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Kate Middleton - The Duchess of Cambridge suffered tremendously with eczema during her teens.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones - The actress has been a long-time sufferer since she was a child. She uses cream on her elbows, face, and feet to keep her eczema at bay.
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Jessica Simpson
- Jessica Simpson revealed in an Instagram post that she had been dealing with eczema since childhood.
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Kerry Washington - The actress swears by Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream, omega fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid to treat her eczema.
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Peter Capaldi
- The Scottish actor and director also suffers from the skin condition.
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Tia Mowry-Hardrict
- The '90s sitcom star has breakouts, which she feels is something she has learned to manage.
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Olivia Cooke
- The 'Bates Motel' star suffers from eczema, which is brought on by stress.
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Jade Jagger
- The British jewelry designer, home designer, former model, and daughter of Mick Jagger has the skin condition, too.
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Nadia Sawalha
- 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.
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Elizabeth Falkner
- The famous chef and restaurateur developed contact dermatitis at age 30.
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- 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.
© Shutterstock
1 / 28 Fotos
Symptoms
- 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.
© Shutterstock
2 / 28 Fotos
Oral medicine
- Steroid medicines and anti-inflammatory medicines are often prescribed by doctors to ease the symptoms.
© Shutterstock
3 / 28 Fotos
Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments
- These kinds of medicines help with their anti-inflammatory agents, and relieve the main symptoms of eczema, which are itching and inflammation.
© Shutterstock
4 / 28 Fotos
Stress
- Stress is a major factor when it comes to eczema. Generally, stress will worsen symptoms.
© Shutterstock
5 / 28 Fotos
Skin color
- Eczema may appear differently in people with darker skin. The symptoms are generally less visible for people with darker skin.
© Shutterstock
6 / 28 Fotos
Allergic eczema
- There is a specific kind of eczema that exists that is brought on by dust mites, pets, pollen, and mold.
© Shutterstock
7 / 28 Fotos
Managing symptoms
- 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.
© Shutterstock
8 / 28 Fotos
Avoid anything that can irritate
- 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.
© Shutterstock
9 / 28 Fotos
Food
- 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.
© Shutterstock
10 / 28 Fotos
Moisturize
- It's very important to moisturize well before bed with an oil-based moisturizer to prevent itching from eczema at night.
© Shutterstock
11 / 28 Fotos
Bathing helps
- Bathing in lukewarm water soothes the skin and prevents infection. Some doctors recommend bathing in colloidal oatmeal, a small amount of bleach, or vinegar.
© Shutterstock
12 / 28 Fotos
Keep the room cool and dry
- Extreme temperatures can trigger eczema flare-ups. Dampness can too. So having a dehumidifier helps.
© Shutterstock
13 / 28 Fotos
Celebrity sufferers
- Now, let's look at some famous faces with experience with eczema.
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Brad Pitt
- 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.
© Getty Images
15 / 28 Fotos
Adele
- The singer developed contact dermatitis while she was mothering her first child from handling things like boiling bottles.
© Getty Images
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Nicole Kidman - Like a lot of people with fair skin, Nicole Kidman is susceptible to allergies and sensitivity.
© Getty Images
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Kate Middleton - The Duchess of Cambridge suffered tremendously with eczema during her teens.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones - The actress has been a long-time sufferer since she was a child. She uses cream on her elbows, face, and feet to keep her eczema at bay.
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Jessica Simpson
- Jessica Simpson revealed in an Instagram post that she had been dealing with eczema since childhood.
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Kerry Washington - The actress swears by Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream, omega fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid to treat her eczema.
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21 / 28 Fotos
Peter Capaldi
- The Scottish actor and director also suffers from the skin condition.
© Getty Images
22 / 28 Fotos
Tia Mowry-Hardrict
- The '90s sitcom star has breakouts, which she feels is something she has learned to manage.
© Getty Images
23 / 28 Fotos
Olivia Cooke
- The 'Bates Motel' star suffers from eczema, which is brought on by stress.
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24 / 28 Fotos
Jade Jagger
- The British jewelry designer, home designer, former model, and daughter of Mick Jagger has the skin condition, too.
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25 / 28 Fotos
Nadia Sawalha
- 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.
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Elizabeth Falkner
- The famous chef and restaurateur developed contact dermatitis at age 30.
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Eczema and celebrities who struggle with it
These stars have had a tough time with their skin
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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.
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