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module menu icon Optimising moisturiser use in childhood eczema

OPTIMISING MOISTURISER USE IN CHILDHOOD ECZEMA

 

Eczema is more common in people of Asian and Black descent than Caucasians.12,13 Presentation of eczema can differ depending on ethnic background.12,14

Click on the images for a closer look at how eczema presents in different skin tones.

In dark brown and black skin tones, dry and eczema skin can look:

  • Dark purple or grey
  • Higher risk of post-inflammatory dyspigmentation

In light brown and olive skin tones, dry and eczema skin can look:

  • Dark red/brown
  • Discoid (circular) or follicular (around hair follicles) patterns may be more common

In white and paler skin tones, dry and eczema skin can look:

  • Red
  • Inflamed
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In dark brown and black skin tones, dry and eczema skin can look:

  • Dark purple or grey
  • Higher risk of post-inflammatory dyspigmentation
X

In light brown and olive skin tones, dry and eczema skin can look:

  • Dark red/brown
  • Discoid (circular) or follicular (around hair follicles) patterns may be more common
X

In white and paler skin tones, dry and eczema skin can look:

  • Red
  • Inflamed