| |
 |
|
| Different types of eczema, explained |
| Eczema is a group of inflammatory skin conditions that typically cause dry, itchy, scaly, and painful rashes. |
Here’s a brief breakdown of the seven types, including where they tend to appear on the body:
- Atopic dermatitis: This is the most common form of eczema. It tends to develop on the arms, elbow creases, and knees.
- Contact dermatitis: Symptoms can appear wherever you come into contact with an allergen or irritant, like bleach, latex, soap, or hot water.
- Dyshidrotic eczema: This type causes small blisters on your hands and feet.
- Seborrheic dermatitis: Also called scalp eczema, it can cause oily patches of skin that produce dandruff-like flakes on your scalp, hairline, upper back, nose, and groin.
- Nummular eczema: This type leads to coin-shaped spots or small bumps on your skin.
- Neurodermatitis: Symptoms can show up on your arms, legs, bottoms of feet, backs of hands, and genitals.
- Stasis dermatitis: This type is most likely to affect the legs and ankles, which can lead to swelling, dry skin, varicose veins, or open sores.
|
| Treatments vary across subtypes, too. To learn more about eczema and see photos of the different types, check out our full guide below. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
| Feel better |
| |
| Sponsored by |
|
 |
|
| |
| |
 |
| Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream |
| If you live with eczema, you may already know how essential it is to keep your skin moisturized. This medicated cream from Gold Bond is formulated with nourishing, hypoallergenic ingredients like aloe and colloidal oatmeal that aim to relieve symptoms. Applying it regularly or as needed may help relieve symptoms such as itchiness, dryness, scaling, peeling, roughness, redness, and irritation. (Use as directed.) |
|
| Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now’s vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| Would you be interested in our Eczema newsletter? |
|
|
|
Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you’d like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| Until next time, |
 |
Take care of yourself, and we’ll see
you again soon!
|
| |
 |
| |
 |
| This edition was powered by |
| nature walks.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
View in browser
Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here.
To see all newsletters, click here.
Privacy | Unsubscribe
We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy.
Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional.
Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline’s or Optum Now’s vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health.
© 2025 RVO Health
1101 Red Ventures Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29707
|
| |
|
|
  |
|
|
| |
