And when it does appear in adults, it tends to be milder.
“Almost two-thirds of children’s eczema will resolve.
However, their skin usually remains dry during the winter, with occasional patches appearing.”
So, can patients grow out of eczema?
According to Libby, “there’s also another peak of diagnoses that appear around age 50.”
Though no matter the age at which patients are first diagnosed, treatment options abound.
“Minimizing your exposure to triggers will help.