05/17/2023
Struggling with dry skin versus having eczema is different. Dry skin is a symptom of eczema, but is not a cause. However, dry cracked skin allows irritants easier passage through the skin barrier.
Seeing your doctor is the best way to get the right diagnosis, but some things to keep in mind include;
- Eczema is typically seen in past family medical history
- Eczema is bumpy, scaly and may ooze, and
- Eczema commonly shows up in patches that are often raw from scratching.