"Seven Skin Self-Care Strategies Everyone With Eczema Should Be Doing" - Jenna Birch
Eczema is incredibly common, and about 30 million people in the United States are affected by some form of this frustrating skin condition. But it's not always so easy to understand how to care for your eczema. There are multiple types of eczema, but the condition is generally characterized by a red, itchy, inflammatory skin reaction, said Joshua Zeichner, MD<http://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/joshua-zeichner>, assistant professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Eczema is a condition in which the skin cannot protect itself from the environment and, as a result, becomes inflamed," he says. "The outer skin layer develops microscopic cracks in it and loses hydration, leading to disruption of the skin barrier." Dr. Zeichner said one of the best ways to ease symptoms of eczema is to improve hydration and reduce inflammation – both of which start with great self-care.
- Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital
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